Let's make use of this chance.
Let's make an even greater Maru-An.
Sunshine Chapter 24 "A LOVING SEND OFF" Episode 139
Written by: OKADA Yoshikazu
Music by: WATANABE Toshiyuki
Maruyama Yoko: INOUE Mao
Maruyama Kazunari: KORA Kengo
Sudo Shigeki: NAGAYAMA Kento
Tsutsui Ikuko: MITSUSHIMA Hikari
Hatano Machiko: MAIKO
Sudo Ryoichi: TERAWAKI Yasufumi
Maruyama Michio: KUSHIDA Kazuyoshi
Haraguchi Fusako: SAITO Yuki
Maruyama Tokuko: HIGUCHI Kanako
Kirino Fujiko: WATANABE Misako
Maruyama Yoko (Narrator): WAKAO Ayako
Our family of six
was about to make a new start at our new restaurant in Azumino.
It's nice, isn't it?
It is.
It's not bad.
Hinako . . . we're going to be living here from today.
I'm excited!
What do you think, Kyoko?
It's beautiful.
Is it okay for me to stay here, too?
What are you saying? There's no question about it, is there?
I'm so happy.
It's nice, isn't it?
Yes.
But . . .
What?
I wonder if the customers will come out to a place like this?
I don't know . . .
Me either!
They'll come. They will.
Okay . . . it's time for "that," Yoko.
That's right, it is.
Okay.
So . . .
we've finally gotten to this place, haven't we?
Yes.
So does that mean
this house has been here since 1950?
No . . .
it's been here since before the war?
We've fixed it up some.
Really?
Houses long ago were built to last, weren't they?
Well, so . . .
that means you've been here continuously since 1950?
It's a long time, isn't it?
How many years is that?
You don't have to count, Fusako.
Okay.
Does that mean . . .
does that mean . . .
um . . .
it was a regular house that you remodeled,
and turned into a soba restaurant?
Well, we did a lot of the work ourselves.
Really?
What about your father-in-law's dream of a buckwheat field?
About that . . .
he got it.
He really did?
Yes, he really did. We asked Takeo to help us get a field close by here.
Of course, we started by using buckwheat that someone else grew,
but, I think it was from the following year,
we were able to serve soba noodles made from buckwheat that we grew ourselves.
We were so happy.
We still serve soba from the buckwheat grown in that field.
You mean, these noodles too?
Of course!
It was delicious!
Was it? I'm so glad.
Which means your father-in-law's dream
has continued all this time, hasn't it?
I'm glad!
It sounds so wonderful.
Well, life is interesting, isn't it?
So interesting.
Even Kazunari . . .
Huh?
Oh . . .
What's so interesting about Kazunari?
Well, that doesn't happen until a little further on.
Oh?
What happened to Kazu?
I wonder . . .
[ A Hundred White Flowers ] ("Hyakubyakka")
Thank you.
If you ask how we came up with the name for this restaurant . . .
You mean we can't use the name "Maru-An?"
Right. I thought we could use the same name.
Since we're making a new start, let's
give it a new name, right?
Oh . . . you're right.
It is a new start.
I see.
A new name?
Can't you think of a good one?
Well . . .
Hmm . . .
Okay . . .
let's leave it to . . .
Yoko Sensei!
What? Me?
No, that's impossible.
No . . .
I'm sorry.
Let's see . . .
Oh . . .
What?
Maybe we should ask that person.
Who?
You know who.
It's here.
It came!
Let's see.
"Hyaku (100) Shiro (white) Bana (flowers)"
This is read as "Hyakubyakka."
There probably isn't such a word.
I made it up myself.
Like the white buckwheat flowers,
it's never flamboyant, but
I wanted a restaurant where people could feel relaxed.
The "hyaku" is so that you'll get lots of customers,
but not get so greedy as 1,000 or 10,000.
I want it to become a restaurant that's modest,
but one that's deeply loved by people.
That's the meaning of the name I came up with.
Hyaku Byak Ka . . .
Hyakubyakka . . .
It's very chic. And has a meaning to it.
It's good, isn't it?
After all, it was a good idea to ask Grandmother, wasn't it?
Yes.
So . . . shall we get started?
Shall we?
Are we ready?
I'm counting on all of you.
Okay.
Shall we begin with mixing the flour and water?
Okay.
Mix . . . mix . . . mix . . .
That's it, do it quickly. Faster . . . faster.
Mix it evenly . . . make sure it's even.
- Okay. - That's it, that's it.
Add some water.
Okay.
Not too much. That's it.
Keep your hand moving as you add the water.
Put half of it in.
That's it.
That's the way.
Kazunari, it's time to show her
how to knead it.
What are you saying? Just as you taught me,
you mix the flour and water with just the tips of your fingers until done.
- I didn't say that. - You did.
Never mind that . . . isn't it time to add more water?
No. It's too early to add water.
Why?
Why not now?
I think it's okay now.
Wait a minute . . .
Don't fight.
It's been a while since I've been a student.
On top of that, there's only one student, and three teachers!
I'm counting on all of you.
So, back to this.
Be quiet, Kazunari.
Mix it all around
and make it uniform.
It was difficult, but it was fun.
But it would be a while yet before the noodles I made
would be served in the restaurant.
Mix it with the tips of my fingers until it
starts rolling together.
Keep mixing, keep mixing.
But in the meantime, in Tokyo . . .
Inequality and discrimination haven't changed at all since before the war.
And that's because of men's way of thinking.
What do you mean by that?
Even now, women are looked upon as cheap labor.
They take advantage of women who have to work to survive!
You're right!
I am going to protest that.
That's why you haven't been able to find a husband!
What did you say?
If you're a man, then step up here and say that.
Go on! Go on!
Don't get violent!
What are you doing?
You! Come with me.
What did I do?
Never mind! Just come!
Wait a minute!
Let her go!
Congratulations on the opening of your restaurant.
Congratulations!
Thank you.
It's a nice restaurant, isn't it?
I'm glad to hear that.
We owe you so much for all of your help.
Thank you so much.
We're so grateful.
What are you saying?
I'm so happy!
There's a good soba restaurant within walking distance. I'm so glad!
Please patronize our restaurant.
I look forward to it.
I'm happy that you're all going to stay here in Azumino.
Thank you.
Oh, right, Takeo's family will all be coming later.
Really?
I'm so happy!
Hello!
Congratulations!
Thank you.
Since the name is Hyakubyakka, I brought white flowers.
I'm so happy! Thank you.
Hatano's coming later. Kayo and her husband, too.
And also, I told my father to stop by.
Oh, really, thank you!
Thank you.
I told him, too.
Well, then I'm sure he'll come.
Thank you.
Welcome!
Now the two biggest atrractions of this restaurant are here.
What will you be having?
Shall I leave it to you, Hinako?
And this concludes our program.
Come to think of it, I haven't heard Ikuko on the radio lately.
That's right.
She came on too often.
She can't come on every single time.
I guess that's true.
I wonder how Ikuko's doing.
I wonder . . .
Welcome!
Is this a soba restaurant?
Yes! Please have a seat.
- Welcome. - Welcome!
Well, hello! So cute . . .
- Welcome! - Welcome!
Welcome.
This sure is a lively place.
Today is our opening day.
Please continue to patronize Hyakubyakka!
Please!
Sunshine
Come to think of it, I haven't heard Ikuko on the radio lately.
Sunshine Chapter 24 "A LOVING SEND OFF" Episode 140
It's so quiet, isn't it?
It is, isn't it?
What's up? What are you laughing at?
Because we have time on our hands.
What's that supposed to mean?
We'll manage somehow.
We will.
Hi, Kyoko.
Ichiro!
It's been a long time.
Hello, Hinako.
Hello!
Your drawings are as good as ever, Kyoko.
Thank you.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Did you come to see Yoko Sensei?
Well, the thing is . . .
I'll call her. Keep an eye on Hinako for me.
- Yoko Sensei .. . - What is it?
It's Ichiro . . .
Ichiro?
I got a letter from my sister.
I want you to look after Yoko Sensei.
I will.
Ichiro . . .
Hi . . . it's been a while.
Um . . .
Is anything wrong?
Don't get violent!
Let her go!
And Ikuko was taken to the police station?
Is she still there? Is she still in jail?
Yes.
It seems she won't apologize . . .
She insists she hasn't done anything to apologize for,
and doesn't need to regret what she did.
So the police are really angry,
and they can't let her go with that kind of attitude.
Dad and Mom went to the police station in Tokyo, but
they couldn't even see her.
Dad said not to tell anyone.
Mom's crying because Ikuko can't find a husband now.
I . . . don't know what to do.
I'm upset at myself for not being able to do anything.
Thank you for telling me.
Thank you.
I wonder how Ikuko is feeling right now.
I know.
Why do
things like this happen to her?
I think that
what Ikuko says is true.
That she hasn't done anything wrong?
Right.
She'll let her pride get in the way sometimes, but
she'd never lie about something like that.
Right. That's right, isn't it?
I won't put on airs anymore.
I thought I'd see if I really fail this time.
Yoko!
Right.
Machiko . . .
I wonder if you remember . . .
when we were in high school.
What?
"Just one time."
"Just one time?"
What I'm thinking of doing
might be a mistake or
maybe I'm taking the wrong path.
What do you think, Kazu?
I understand what you're saying, Yoko . . .
and that you don't like things like that.
But . . .
you believe that Ikuko hasn't done anything wrong, don't you?
I do.
Dad . . . Mom . . . what do you think?
Hmm . . .
Well, then . . .
if that's what you want to do . . .
- Right? - Yes.
It's for Ikuko's sake, isn't it?
Yes.
Thank you.
But I hope it works!
That's true . . .
Right.
But if that happens, you'll be going to Tokyo, won't you?
Yes.
Oh, that won't be easy.
I know.
I'm sorry for being selfish.
I don't know if what I was about to do was right or not, but
I thought I shouldn't tell Shigeki about it right now.
I thought Ikuko also wouldn't want me to tell him.
Tokyo 86 2253, please.
Hello . . .
It's Yoko.
Grandmother!
Yoko!
I know this is sudden. I'm so sorry!
That's okay.
Someone close to your grandfather is with the Metropolitan Police Department,
so I spoke with him.
Ikuko can go home.
It's not like she did anything bad, is it?
I'll vouch for her.
Thank you.
I had no idea that the promise we made back then would be
fulfilled in this way.
Oh . . . I'm sorry.
You don't have to apologize.
It was just one time.
It's up to you how you use it.
It must have been terrible for you all when Maru-An burned down.
It was.
How is everyone?
Everyone's fine.
Thanks to you, we were able to open our new restaurant, "Hyakubyakka."
You were?
I'm glad.
Thank you.
Well, shall we go then?
Okay.
Ikuko!
Why are you here?
Huh?
What's going on, Yoko?
I . . .
Let's go home, Ikuko.
Did you ask your grandmother to help me, Yoko?
Is that it?
Yes.
I did ask her.
I'm not going home.
I'm not going.
I won't go home until they apologize to me.
I hate this . . .
Ikuko!
I won't go.
Sunshine
Ikuko!
I won't go back.
I won't go!
Sunshine Chapter 24 "A LOVING SEND OFF" Episode 141
What's going on . . . Yoko?
I . . . I . . .
I'm not going home.
I hate this.
I . . .
I'm sorry, Ikuko.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Yoko.
I appreciate the thought, but . . .
I can't . . .
Excuse me . . .
I want to go back.
Grandmother . . .
I'm sorry.
Mom!
Welcome home.
I'm home.
I'm sorry Hinako . . .
I don't have anything for you.
Welcome home.
- Welcome home. - Welcome back!
I'm back home.
Thank you for going.
You must be tired.
Aren't you hungry?
Yes, I'm starving.
I was going to buy a lunch box at the station, but
I thought I'd rather eat at home, so I endured the hunger until I got here.
You did?
Well, come on inside.
Let's eat something.
Don't look like that.
Okay.
I don't much like people who interfere.
But once I take something on, I always carry it through.
I always keep my promise.
And so . . .
don't think badly of me, Ikuko.
Huh?
You're getting out of here today.
No matter how badly you want to stay,
you can forget it.
If you really want to come back,
you can do something bad after you get out.
If you do that, you can come back here.
I wouldn't . . .
It's an important promise that I made.
Do you remember?
The promise I made with Yoko
at the candy store in Azumino?
Promise?
If at some time in your life,
you find yourself hopelessly in trouble,
please remember me at that time.
I'll help you.
Okay.
But . . .
it's just for one time.
Okay.
And then . . .
Yoko used
that promise . . .
She used it for you.
There was nothing she could do by herself,
but she wanted to get you out of here no matter what.
That's why she asked for my help.
Why . . .
why would she do that for someone like me?
Isn't it because she loves you so much?
Stand up straight, Ikuko.
Okay.
You're not leaving here after
doing something bad that you regret, right?
So then,
be proud when you walk out of here.
Do you understand?
Yes.
All right.
So, shall we go get something good to eat?
Yes.
Thank you.
Is that right?
Yes.
I'm sorry, Yoko.
About what?
For letting you do it all by yourself.
No.
I didn't do anything.
I owe it all to my grandmother.
But I'm so glad.
I'm glad she was able to get out.
I know.
Can I answer the phone?
Okay. Be sure to talk clearly.
Okay.
Hello. This is Hyakubyakka.
You have a call. I'll connect you.
Yes, this is Hinako.
Yes, I'm fine.
Mom?
No, she's not angry.
Mom . . . it's Ikuko on the phone.
Okay.
Thank you.
Hello.
Idiot!
Huh?
Idiot!
You're an idiot, Yoko!
What are you saying?
You're the idiot!
Idiot!
You're an idiot, Ikuko!
Oh?
Wasting a precious promise like that?
Idiot!
You're a real idiot!
It's none of your business.
You're always causing me trouble.
You idiot!
You owe me a lot.
You're going to pay me back even if it takes your whole life.
Do you understand?
I know!
Yoko?
What is it?
I love you so much!
Me, too.
I love you!
In your letter,
didn't you write that your place was a place
anyone could come to at any time?
I'm going there some day,
so you'd better be prepared.
But I'll have you know I don't have much money.
That's okay . . .
I'll put you to work.
Machiko's here now,
so I'm going to get her to scold you.
Hold on a minute.
Hello . . .
Yes . . .
Ikuko!
You're not angry at all, Machiko!
Of course I am.
I am.
You're not angry.
Subtitles adapted from original English subtitles created by Nippon Golden Network Timing brought to you by The Sunshine Lovers @ Viki
The restaurant was gradually getting more customers.
Hello!
Welcome!
Please have a seat over here.
Thank you for waiting.
One "tanuki" soba, and one cold soba noodles. Enjoy your meal.
Okay, the soba with mountain vegetables is ready.
Okay!
- Here are more herbs. - Okay.
Here's mine.
"There is a friend who talks earnestly
about things and about you."
This poem reminds me of one of my best friends.
Let's start with Keiko.
Okay.
"The child put his mother on his back in play,
weeping at her lightness, and took three steps."
That's a beautiful poem, isn't it?
That's the way. Keep rolling it so it begins to turn into the shape of a pear.
That's it.
The shape of a pear . . . the shape of a pear . . .
the shape of a pear .. .
Here . . . let me.
Be careful that it doesn't get
too long and narrow.
Okay.
Here's your mail.
Thank you.
See you.
Kazu?
Sunshine To be continued . . .