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Episode 150
It was in December that Oshin began selling dondon-yaki,
as a street vendor in Tokyo with help from Ken.
- Is that you, Oshin? - Yes.
Welcome home. You must be so cold!
I'm sorry I'm late.
I was just locking up.
What took you so long? I was worried.
Do you really intend to go through with this?
- You've decided? - Yes.
Ken made it easy for me today.
He already had the ingredients mixed.
Starting tomorrow, I'll be doing everything.
I'll try and make my own dondon-yaki.
It's not easy mixing the flour mixture.
And I'll make some changes in the ingredients.
I have to pay for the ingredients, charcoal,
and the stall fee, but I will manage.
After overheads, it seems I can still earn some money.
I plan to order the ingredients from tomorrow.
You really love working, don't you?
It gives me a feeling of worth.
Everything is up to me, and I feel fulfilled.
You are serious, aren't you?
I can't do hair, and I can't sew. But I still have to care for Yuu.
People there were so nice to Yuu.
I like being able to work with him by my side.
Then I'll say no more.
I feel so badly for causing you trouble.
Not that again.
I'm useless to you, and I come home so late.
I feel good just having you here by my side.
I can do that. Go and get ready for work.
I still have time.
But will you take in the wash for me?
Yes.
Good morning!
Ken!
What brings you here so early?
I came to get your things.
Hello, Ken.
Thanks for taking good care of Oshin.
I was concerned about her willingness to do the job.
Look at her. She's so excited.
Please continue helping her.
I can't do a whole lot, but I'll do my best.
Come join us for some tea.
There's no time.
Let's move your things before you have to work.
I'll get you your bedding and cooking utensils.
You can just move in.
It's a little run-down,
but the landlord is nice, and the rent is very cheap.
What's all this about moving out?
Oshin asked me to find her a place.
Oshin...
You haven't told her yet?
I didn't expect things to move so quickly!
You're moving out?
I can't keep being a burden to you.
I come home so late.
And I feel that I have to be able to make a living on my own.
I can't rely on you forever.
Yuu and I have to be able to make it on our own.
I'm really grateful for all your help.
Without you here, I never would have been able to leave Saga...
But...
It's all right...
I don't mean to ungrateful.
I understand...
You always want to make it on your own.
And you are right in thinking that way.
That is how you persevered in the past.
And that's what I like about you. I shouldn't stop you.
We would still be living in the same city.
We'll be able to see each other whenever we want to.
But, just don't overwork yourself. Our health is our only asset.
If things don't go well, you can come back here.
This is it.
It held up to the earthquake, so it's solidly built.
And it was untouched by the fires, so it must be blessed.
Thank you. This will be home to Yuu and me.
It looks like a palace to me.
- Let's take a look inside. - Yes.
The kitchen is over there.
The bedding has already been delivered.
Come on inside.
Oh... I didn't want to be a burden on anyone.
But you've done all this for me!
You still have to pay me a part of your income!
I'll start collecting once you make some money.
Okay. I'll pay you back with interest!
I'm impressed!
- Here you go. - Thank you.
Come and try one! It's no ordinary dondon-yaki!
Mine has a lot of shrimp, squid and meat in it!
Vegetables, too!
- Welcome. - We'll take one.
You are out with your mother today?
He liked the one he bought from you the other day.
Is that right?
I'll put more meat on it for you!
Oshin had to purchase all the ingredients,
and sell from noon until late at night.
With Yuu to care for, Oshin was very busy.
It was now New Year's day, 1925.
It was about then that Oshin wrote Ryuzo in Saga.
- A letter came? - Yes.
Who is it from?
I guess Oshin is in Tokyo.
That letter is for Ryuzo!
Is she well?
What's this nonsense!
She's selling something called "dondon-yaki" in the streets.
How shameful!
Mother!
Don't tell Ryuzo about this letter! Do you understand?
Yes.
No word from Oshin yet?
It's already the new year... I wonder how she's doing.
She is staying with her hairdressing teacher.
There's nothing to worry about.
I hope she can still do hair. With her hand the way it is...
Never mind her. She doesn't even write me!
As Mother says, she's forgotten about me.
She's having fun!
I got you some rice.
Thank you. How much do I owe you?
- It's a present. - You can't keep doing this!
You did well over New Year's.
You will be able to move to a better place soon.
I still owe you that 100 yen I bet against you.
It's big money, so I'm paying you back a little at a time.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Yuu. Grow up fast, and take care of your mother!
Good night.
Soon we'll have your father come live with us.
Let's go take a bath.
Oshin's dream was to have the three of them live as a family again.
Will her dream come true? She had no way of knowing...
Translation: UTB Channel
Thanks to Avallac'h, XrayMind, and y0ssy at D-Addicts.