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Episode 134
Oshin and Ryuzo developed their love relationship anew.
Oshin was glad to know that she was able to persevere,
as long as she had Ryuzo's love.
But something was brewing within the Tanokura household,
that was to her more sorrow.
It's Boys' Day, but we can't even celebrate with Yuu.
Tango no Sekku: Boys' Day Nowadays: Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi)
Since 1948 both boys and girls are celebrated on May 5th.
My mother will see that he gets to celebrate.
He would be in our way if we had him out here.
Just think about resting while you can.
I guess you're right. She's babysitting for us.
I should be more grateful.
That's the way. Just think positively!
That way, life will be easier for us.
I shouldn't think that I've lost Yuu.
He is just with his babysitter now.
The best babysitter there is!
We couldn't afford to get a better one.
We sure are lucky!
I want a baby girl.
Sweet and resilient. Just like you.
I'm so glad.
When I found out I was pregnant, I was resentful at first.
I had already planned to leave for Tokyo.
I figured nobody would want this baby.
Everyone was making a big fuss over Atsuko and her baby.
I felt sorry for mine. For not getting equal treatment.
I never thought you'd want this one.
I was such a burden to you back then.
I was tired...
Caught between you, and my mother.
It's all right. Things have turned out well.
If I had gone to Tokyo, we'd probably stay apart forever.
The newborn and Yuu would have grown up without a father.
I owe it to Sawa.
I feel so badly for her...
I wonder how she's doing.
I hope she is doing all right somewhere.
I owe it to her to have a healthy baby.
If we ever see her again,
we'd want her to be happy for us, too.
- Oshin is pregnant, too? - Yes.
When will the baby be born?
She is in her fifth month.
That means we're due about the same time.
I'm supposed to come home to give birth!
I can't give birth among my in-laws!
If I can't have it here, I won't give birth at all!
I know that... I'll have Oshin gone by then.
She is a troublemaker. She can't have her baby here.
Ryuzo, too. Why did he make a baby with her?
That's why men can't be trusted!
Welcome home.
Working hard?
How is the land reclaiming coming along?
We have to work hard before the typhoon season.
The whole cooperative was out there today.
I should be there, but I have the fields to tend to.
There is no hurry. Just keep working with Oshin.
You have an obligation to the family.
We have to work to earn our keep.
It's Boys' Day today. Go celebrate with Yuu!
What a racket!
Yuu.
Let's all get to bed now.
Let Oshin hold Yuu once in a while!
She can't even care for him properly.
She has no right to just play with him.
I have something important to tell you tonight.
It's all right... She takes good care of Yuu.
She is just crazy about that boy.
What is she going to talk to me about?
She hasn't told me anything.
It's probably her same old complaints.
Pay no heed to her.
I thought we were all through with this talk
of sending Oshin back to Yamagata.
Since you can't bear to stay away from her.
I'm not insisting on divorce, but she can't have her baby here.
That's nonsense!
She doesn't have full use of her hand yet.
She still works hard. Why does she have to leave?
It's only natural that a woman gives birth among her own family.
Her mother is still in Yamagata.
You want her to go to Yamagata just to give birth to our baby?
I have to have my baby here!
It's the custom here to go home to give birth.
- Then go ahead. - It's not that simple.
As you know, they say if two babies are born
at the same time under one roof, one always dies.
In cases such as these,
one woman always has to go elsewhere to have her baby.
That is just some old superstition!
It's silly to believe in such nonsense!
You don't care if my baby dies?
There is no reason why anyone has to die!
Old beliefs have some truth to them.
Why should we go against this one?
She's right. It's only natural to avoid what's unlucky.
I'm sick of having to listen to this nonsense.
Oshin is in no shape to go home to Yamagata!
You love Oshin more than your own sister?
I didn't say that!
I'm just saying superstitions are nonsense.
If you won't tell her, I'll tell Oshin myself.
She wouldn't want her baby to die.
Stop it! If Atsuko is so worried,
she can have her baby at her own house.
There is nothing wrong with doing that.
How could can you be?
Giving birth means life or death to a woman!
Especially when having one's first baby!
Atsuko won't feel safe unless we take care of her here.
It's my responsibility as her mother to help her.
I won't let you have your way on this one!
Then you and Oshin can both give birth here.
It will be reassuring to give birth together.
I guess you refuse to understand.
Of course, this means that Oshin
will receive no help from me whatsoever!
You two can give birth all on your own.
Fine.
I'll show you that we can do it all on our own!
Talk big all you want... You'll be sorry!
Just don't tell Oshin about this ridiculous superstition.
She will worry.
He is right.
Don't either of you say any of this to Oshin!
Who are you writing to?
To my mother, Mrs. Okayo,
and my hairdressing teacher in Tokyo.
I can hold the brush a little better now.
It's getting much better.
I'm finally able to tell others that I'm expecting.
Now that you are happy about it.
I get to have the baby with you by my side!
What did your mother say?
The usual nonsense... She went on and on.
It's because I'm such an unworthy wife...
Oshin...
It's going to be hard giving birth here.
You'll have to mind Mother and my sister-in-law.
And Atsuko will be having her baby here, too.
Maybe nobody will help you.
I'm prepared for that.
A troublemaker is giving birth to more trouble.
I'm prepared to do it all by myself.
It's my second time, so I know what I need.
I'll keep working in the fields, too.
I'm just glad to be able to have the baby here.
I won't think about leaving anymore.
I'll do my best to be a member of this family.
And I will try to get your mother to like me.
If I show more appreciation for her, she will understand.
You don't have to worry. I'm prepared for the worst!
Ryuzo felt badly that Oshin knew nothing,
and that she could be so cheerful.
Ryuzo could only look at Oshin...
...and think about the hardships that awaited them.
Translation: UTB Channel
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.