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Episode 278
Here they come!
Don't worry about me. I'll be fine by myself.
Just think about Hatsuko.
You know that she's had a very rough life over the years,
but if you two would marry I'd have no regrets in life.
Hatsuko can finally find happiness in life.
- We're home! - Welcome home.
I didn't know you were here. Kei, your father is here.
I'm still in mourning,
so I'll skip all the usual New Year's greetings,
but thanks for all your help last year.
Keep your chin up! You have a fine son,
and you have your work to live for.
A man's work is his life!
I'm sorry we stayed out so long.
I didn't know you'd be here this early.
Kei sure loves riding in a car.
I'm sure he had fun.
Kei, have some sushi with your father.
Go to your father.
Which one would you like? Egg?
Egg sushi.
All right. Here you are.
He can eat by himself now.
I guess I should've known.
A man's too busy working
to see how much his children have grown.
And that's how it's supposed to be.
Raising kids is a woman's job!
Yuri was wonderful, and it's no wonder you miss her,
but remember. She's not coming back.
Get yourself another wife.
Don't bring that up now!
He has to remarry, or he'll never get Kei back.
I won't let him go back
to a home where there's no mother to take care of him.
That won't be good for you or Kei.
We'll keep Kei here for as long as you remain single.
Nozomi's already considering it.
We were discussing it before you came back.
I see.
Then I don't have to say a word.
Our mother knows best! So do as she says.
You'll be staying over tonight, aren't you?
Let's drink.
- Hatsuko. - Yes, the sake is coming.
I'm going to drink my fill tonight!
New Year's is the only time I get to be free.
Drink with us, too.
We'll stay up and talk all night.
We'll be busy again as soon as the stores re-open.
Mother, we'll be starting up our fourth store soon.
This new store will have a high-class image.
Customers are seeking luxuries nowadays.
You'll see. Just watch.
We can sell your pottery in the store, too.
Make good pottery, and we'll sell them all.
Just leave it to me.
Look at you. Getting so drunk by yourself.
Hitoshi is a born businessman.
He has good instincts, and he takes chances.
He takes after you and Father.
But he doesn't seem himself somehow...
Ever since we were kids,
he'd act big and brave when things were going badly for him.
I hope everything is all right.
You go to bed, too.
Kei usually sleeps with me,
but I've made him a bed next to yours.
Don't forget to take him to the toilet in middle of the night.
This house is too small.
We have to sleep in this tiny room when we have guests.
Don't complain.
It was worse for us right after the war.
That's true. We all slept in the same room.
Besides, you might be getting married one of these days.
That's Hitoshi's snoring!
Nozomi, too!
They both drank so much.
They both feel happy to be with their mother.
I don't think Nozomi has talked to you yet...
Maybe he'll bring it up tomorrow...
He might ask you to marry him.
And I want you to accept.
Mother...
I'd really love it if you two got married.
Please be a good mother to Kei.
Nozomi mentioned that to you?
I can't believe it...
Nozomi wanted to ask you personally.
I didn't think you would refuse him,
but I thought I'd mention it.
Talk it over with him.
I woke up, and you weren't there!
Did you wet yourself?
I'll change you right away.
Your father didn't take you to the toilet?
A man can't handle these things.
Don't blame him. He doesn't drink often.
I'd feel safe if you were with them.
Men just can't be trusted to care for children...
Sorry, I drank too much.
Wetting the bed is bad enough,
but what if he'd gotten hurt or something.
I know it's a little too soon,
but for Kei's sake, you need to get married.
Yuri will understand. It's for Kei.
I told Hatsuko, so don't worry.
I'm sorry I've caused you more work...
He's only four. These things happen.
I guess I'm not much good as a father...
You get used to these things when you live together with him.
Thank you.
Don't worry about it.
I guess Mother has told you...
And I want to talk to you about it.
I like you very much.
We grew up together as siblings ever since you were nine.
You were always good to me.
And I've always looked to you for help.
But I always thought of you as my sister.
I'd never considered you as a possible spouse.
I still feel that way.
I asked you to help take care of Kei
because I trust you as my older sister.
Mother did mention it to me last night.
I was surprised.
I'd always thought of you as my little brother.
I guess Mother is getting older...
She wasn't always this way about things.
She knows what she's doing, and I understand.
I'm very grateful.
But I don't ever plan on remarrying.
Yuri was the only one for me.
People will laugh, but Yuri's my one and only.
I knew that.
I knew it when you took Yuri's body home to her new house.
I realized then how much you loved her.
And I knew you'd never be able to love again.
You made her that beautiful urn, too.
That made me realize it even more.
Even if you'd asked me...
Whether it be to be your wife or Kei's mother,
I would've refused.
You still love Yuri too much.
There's no way that I could marry you.
I'm sorry...
Don't be sorry. It's all right.
I love you just the way you are.
It was hard for me to have to tell you this.
I could've told Mother,
but I wanted to talk to you directly.
I wanted you to know how I really feel.
Thanks.
I'm glad we got to talk like this.
But I lack confidence. I can't raise Kei all by myself.
Oh, come on. It's not like you!
You're his father! Be more confident.
I overly protect Kei, and it's not good.
He needs a father to be firm with him.
Love him, and he'll love you back.
See. They're getting all puffy!
Here you go.
Sorry. I'll take over.
Where's Hitoshi?
He's still asleep. Who knows when he'll get up.
Let's all eat.
Nozomi is leaving.
I have to get back to work. We light the kiln in February.
There's so little time left.
Kei is going back with him.
Hatsuko...
Nozomi wants to keep him by his side,
and I think it's a good idea.
Nozomi...
Kei is Nozomi's son. Let him do as he pleases.
We can't interfere.
I'm very sorry.
Oshin knew what had happened.
And she felt sorry for Hatsuko,
who was trying her best to be as cheerful as possible.
Oshin had hoped to do well by Hatsuko.
Now she worried that she might have hurt her.
Oshin was full of regrets...
Translation: UTB Channel
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