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Episode 163
Thank you for the meal. It was good.
Thank you!
Oshin's eatery in Sakata was becoming very popular.
Kayo, who had just lost her grandmother,
and who had recently taken her adoptive husband back
was helping Oshin, and she was a big help.
The rice harvest was finished, and it was now late autumn of 1925.
Good morning.
Good morning!
The winds sure are cold...
It must be rough on you going to the market so early in the morning.
Compared to Yamagata,
it doesn't snow much here in Sakata at all.
Kids sure are cute at this age, and they can be such a support, too.
No wonder you keep working so hard.
I don't think it does you much good to know,
but Kota is in Sakata.
Masao saw him last night.
He saw Kota?
Do you know about the Japan Farmers' Union?
He is visiting the local chapter here.
Kota is still working to help the sharecroppers?
Yes. While we were in Tokyo,
he used to have to hide out from the police.
But now, he can move about more freely.
Masao met with him on behalf of the local landowners.
The landowners are trying to get
their sharecroppers to pay more rent,
and the union is trying to get in the way of their efforts.
I see...
Masao represents the landowners,
and Kota represents all the sharecroppers?
Fate sure can turn some strange tricks.
Kota sounds like a hard negotiator.
Does Kota know that you're Masao's wife?
I'm sure he knows... Masao represents Kaga-ya now.
Kota hasn't said anything?
Since he hasn't asked Masao about me,
I guess Kota would rather forget me.
Or he's already forgotten me.
I have no desire to see Kota now. I'm sure he feels the same way.
I guess you're right. It's been so many years.
I'm sure Kota is married with children by now.
You met with that union man again today?
- Yes. - Did he ask about me?
Why would he know about you?
He's lived his whole life for the movement.
He is young, but he sure is tough.
If he were to go into business, he'd surely succeed.
But if he keeps up with his activities,
he is going to be arrested one day.
Too bad... He's a good man.
I wonder...
I wonder what your father is doing now.
Has he forgotten you?
Oshin had sent many letters to Ryuzo in Saga.
But she had never gotten a reply. Were she and Ryuzo strangers now?
It hurt Oshin now to hear about Kota.
She was overcome with a feeling that her life
had taken a wrong turn at some point in time.
You're putting off the wedding until next spring?
Has my daughter done something to offend you?
No... Ryuzo is on his way here now...
If you excuse me.
What don't you like about her?
She's here asking why you put off the wedding until next spring!
Never mind! Just go and entertain them.
- I've done my part. - Ryuzo here's the problem...
I didn't ask you to put off the wedding.
I asked you to turn it down altogether!
Don't talk nonsense!
Oshin has been gone a whole year. A man can't remain alone forever.
I don't plan to take another wife!
How many times do I have to tell you?
You are the one who set this all up.
Who else but your mother would worry about a boy like you.
You could never find a wife on your own.
I don't mind being alone.
You still can't get over Oshin?
She left you, and she hasn't even written!
Are you still going to wait for her?
Take a new wife... You'll soon get over Oshin.
I feel so sorry for you... Your wife left you!
If Oshin had written to you,
I wouldn't be pushing marriage upon you,
but it's been a whole year, and she hasn't written at all.
I'm sure Oshin has found a new life for herself.
There's no other reason.
So think about your own future, too.
That is, if you want to remain in Saga.
Kyoko was born and raised in Saga. She knows how to be a good wife!
She is not like Oshin. She's perfect for us!
You can't keep them waiting forever. Hurry, and keep them company.
You'd better get ready!
Have you written to her home in Yamagata?
How about her hairdressing teacher in Tokyo?
I have, but I haven't gotten a response.
That's so strange that there's no word at all.
I've given up on Oshin...
I guess we just weren't meant to be.
I'm sorry. We have no more fish salad.
- You're out already? - We had a lot of customers today.
We have octopus or seaweed in vinegar.
- I'll have the seaweed. - Me, too.
The salted mackerel is good, too. You liked it the last time.
You remember?
How can I forget a good-looking man?
That makes me so happy.
In that case, I'll take the mackerel, too!
All right.
The fish and vegetables are ready.
Okay.
More sake?
No, I'll have dinner. What's the fish today?
We have flounder.
- I'll take that. - Okay.
- Thanks for the meal. - Thank you!
Come again!
Welcome!
Kayo?
What a surprise...
Kota...
You didn't know I was here?
I never dreamed I see you here.
I just heard that there was a cheap place to eat here,
and I'm still poor, as usual.
I figured I could ask about you at Kaga-ya,
but I met this young master of Kaga-ya,
so I figured you were happily married.
I didn't want to ask.
You didn't know about Oshin either?
Oshin?
Oshin.
Hello, Oshin.
It's been a long time. You haven't changed.
Is that your son?
Yes.
- He's so big. - He is three now.
He is a fine boy.
- We need more sake! - We need more sake!
I have to tend to the customers.
I'll take care of it. Talk to Kota.
No, I'd better go.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Looks delicious.
- I'll have boiled tofu. - Okay.
Oshin had not expected to see Kota.
But she wasn't happy about seeing him now.
She didn't want him to see how miserable she was.
If she were to talk to Kota now, she'd surely start to cry.
Translation: UTB Channel
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