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Episode 281
The incident with Takeshi really made me think about things.
I realize how important a good home is to the kids,
and how we affect their behavior.
How much influence a mother's feelings have on her children.
It really hit me hard.
Hitoshi also understands,
and he said it's not too late for us to try again.
I'll try to mend my ways, too.
I want to have a house full of laughter.
I'm glad you two had a chance to talk.
It's not my place to meddle. You two should do your best.
That's why we want you to come live with us.
It doesn't have anything to do with me, does it?
Did you manage to get through to Mother?
Please ask her.
You two always insisted on living separately, and now this!
I enjoy living here peacefully with Hatsuko,
so I don't want to move in with you.
I realize how wrong we were.
We need a woman like you to watch over us.
For the good of the family.
Oh, come on...
We'd learn to argue and end up hating each other.
We want you to speak up.
Michiko wants to learn from you, too.
Oh, stop it...
I really want you to teach me!
I grew up being spoiled.
I became a mother before I was ready.
I want to learn to be a good mother.
I couldn't possibly teach you anything.
Your generation and mine think differently.
Even if you should fail,
raise your own children the way you see fit.
Kids need a little guidance,
but they do a lot of growing up on their own, too.
That's why we want you there
to make sure that our home life goes smoother.
I lack confidence.
But I think I can restrain my selfishness if you're there with us.
Me, too.
I'll do my best with Michiko if you're there to watch over us.
Otherwise, we will end up in trouble again.
I used to believe that living with an in-law
was the root of all marital problems,
but maybe the in-law can help us to function better as a family.
So come live with us. For our own good.
We want Hatsuko to live with us, too.
She can help us out a lot, too.
You won't have to work in the store anymore.
Just come help Michiko out.
Please.
I'll start looking for a place to build a house.
Let me think it over.
- You still won't... - Hitoshi.
We just came today to ask you formally.
They're in there a long time...
I'm sure Mother is thinking it over.
What's there to think about?
Michiko was allowed to marry Hitoshi under the condition
that they all live with Mother.
But Michiko's attitude made that impossible.
Now Mother can have her way. Why would she refuse?
If they get a lot to build their new house,
I want Hitoshi's old house!
I'll ask him, but you have more influence with him than I do.
Yes, but...
That land was Mother's to begin with.
I have rights of inheritance,
so why can't I just have the house?
The house was built with money from this company!
You're part of the company too, so you deserve that house, too!
I shouldn't be the one to ask Hitoshi.
You're so pathetic!
This business wouldn't be a success without you.
Hitoshi couldn't have done it on his own.
So have more confidence!
- Hello. - Hello.
We haven't seen you in a while.
You two seem so well!
Are you here to see Mother, too?
I just brought something to my husband.
I'll be going now.
Be careful driving home.
- Bye. - Bye.
You're so nice to her for a change.
Words cost nothing.
Is it decided?
No...
What's the problem? I'll go talk to her.
No, don't! If you push it,
it'll seem as if you just want to take over my old house.
And Mother hates things like that.
Mother. The bath is ready.
We'll eat after you bathe.
Relax in the tub.
- Hatsuko... - Yes?
I guess maybe I should move in with Hitoshi...
Maybe this is my last chance.
Hitoshi and Michiko are begging me.
If I refuse them, they'll never ask me again.
I'd better decide now.
Why force yourself into it?
You're lonely here with just me?
No matter how much Michiko has changed,
you would still be living with a stranger.
I don't want to be put under their care.
I wouldn't take you there with me anyway.
Michiko would work you to death!
I can't have you slaving forever.
If I move in with Hitoshi, he'd have to take care of me.
This is your chance to be independent.
Open your very own store!
I've been holding you back.
You'll be old in no time.
With me gone, you'll be free!
You want to move in with them just to set me free?
I'm old...
It's time I moved in with my son and his family.
I don't want my own store.
If you're going to move in with Hitoshi, I'm coming with you.
I'll always be with you.
What if something should happen to me?
You'd be miserable there.
Hitoshi and Michiko will use you,
but they'll never look after you properly.
I know that.
People change with marriage.
One should know that.
I worry about how you'll live after I die.
That's why i just can't die yet!
Don't talk about the future...
I'll manage somehow.
I'm not as weak as you think.
Some things I just can't allow!
I want to see you well and independent before I die.
It's time now.
Mother...
Please put my mind at ease.
I can't face Yuu until then.
- Where's Takeshi? - He has gone to bed.
He's so much better now.
I'll make you something to eat right away.
I guess he's getting a new start.
I got us a lot in the suburbs today.
The air is good out there. There's a commute to school,
but the trains run on a regular schedule.
Mother is happy, too.
I see.
Is it true you're looking to buy a bar?
You're going to let one of your women run it?
Oh, come on! That's Hatsuko's shop.
Hatsuko's? Why?
Mother wants her to be independent.
She won't be living with us?
She's not our housekeeper!
Who will look after Mother then?
She's still quite healthy.
She doesn't need Hatsuko to care for her.
Hello.
Welcome back.
I thought about it, and decided to open a yarn shop.
A yarn shop?
I like to knit, and I can also sell a lot of supplies for handicrafts.
I'll hold classes there, too.
Can you make money doing that?
Oshin was pleased with Hatsuko's choice.
Who knows what the future will bring...
Nozomi is going his own way. Now Hatsuko will go her own way.
Oshin was seeing her family change, and a lot was crossing her mind.
Translation: UTB Channel
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