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Episode 179
It was the spring of 1927.
It had been a 1½ year since Oshin and Ryuzo opened their fish store.
In the spring of 1929, Yuu was to enter school.
Yuu was Oshin's whole life and joy,
so this event was momentous in her life.
Oshin wished a certain person could be there
with her to watch her son at the school entrance ceremony.
- Are you going already? - Yeah.
We haven't even had the chance to invite your parents over for a visit,
so I feel badly about asking this favor of you, but...
I want my mother to come out for Yuu's ceremony.
Have her come here?
I know we need to spend money on necessities,
like a bicycle and things like that,
so I feel really bad about asking...
But she was there when Yuu was born.
And she was so good to him when we stayed with her after leaving Saga.
Now Yuu is entering grade school! I want her to see that.
How old is she now?
I think 58 or 59...
Maybe she should come for a visit. Have her come.
Really?
She can visit Ise Shrine, and see the cherry blossoms, too.
It's the best time for a visit.
Thank you!
I'm sure she wants to see Yuu, and I want her to see him.
Father said we can invite your Yamagata grandma here!
- Really? - Yes.
I think it's time we let my mother handle the household chores,
and you come help me in the fields.
I have small children to take care of!
I can't go out in the fields.
But my mother is unable to do much in the fields!
I can't do everything all by myself.
Working out in the fields is important to us.
You want this worthless woman doing nothing?
Tora.
We have no rice to feed someone who can't work anymore.
Tora!
You don't have to talk like that in front of her!
But it's all true. If she wants to eat,
she has to work even if it's a little hard on her.
There's a registered letter for her.
Registered letter?
There's a letter from Oshin, and ¥10 money order!
You opened it?
You can't read, so my wife read it.
She seems to be doing well.
She is sending you money to go visit her.
- Is it just a visit? - Yuu is entering school in April,
so they want you there for the ceremony.
You should go!
I appreciate the offer, but it's too far to go.
You won't have to walk.
The train will take you.
I'm sure they're not doing that well in this bad economy.
She's your daughter. Don't worry about it.
It's best if you left right away.
I'll take you to the station tomorrow.
I'm not going, and I'm returning the money.
They need the money for their business.
You're always thinking of Oshin... I wish you'd think about us, too.
We are barely managing to get by...
You want me to go, so you can save on food?
Otora told you to tell me that?
You'd rather be with Oshin than us!
They sent money.
If you don't go now, you'll never get to see them!
You won't get to see Yuu and Oshin!
Besides, you can come back when you tire of the place.
Yuu must be big now.
Is Grandma here yet?
She'll be here soon.
Look at you! Go, and get cleaned up.
Grandma will laugh at you. Wipe your face.
Grandma is very special. Be good to her.
Okay.
Your mother is here!
She's here!
You're here!
Oshin.
I'm so glad you're here!
Is this Yuu?
Hello.
He's shy.
He has grown so much! You sure have grown!
Have her rest, and I'll watch the store today.
Spend the day with her.
I felt badly for my brother,
taking you away from work in the fields.
Was he upset?
He told me to come see you.
He walked me to the train station.
He did? I'm so glad!
He's nicer to you now... Taking you to the station.
I wasn't able to bring you any presents...
Just seeing you is enough!
Every time we part,
it's as if we're parting for the last time,
but here I am again.
I guess it pays to live a long life...
Please stay a while.
You have your store to run. I can't stay too long.
I just wanted to see for myself
how you and Ryuzo are getting along,
and also to see Yuu.
Don't worry. I'll earn enough to feed you.
It's time for lunch. You must be hungry.
I'll let you eat lots of fish!
Oshin...
Yes?
I'm going back after Yuu's school ceremony.
Shoji needs me at home. I can't stay way too long.
Why not?
He's relying on me.
I'm glad...
I guess he'll take better care of you,
and you won't have to feel small.
Welcome to our store! Aren't you feeling well?
Welcome back!
Hisa gave us a big sea bream for Yuu's ceremony.
I'm so grateful.
It's a gift.
Such a big sea bream!
He's ready!
He looks great. A first grader!
I never did go to school, but Yuu is fulfilling my dreams!
I wanted you to know how I felt...
I'm sorry... I wasn't able to do much for you.
I didn't mean it out of spite.
Only you can share my joy at having my son enter school.
That's why I wanted you to be here.
I know, and I'm very happy for you.
I'm so glad.
Mother, thank you.
I'm glad I came...
I'll have no more regrets when I leave for Yamagata tomorrow.
Be careful.
Thank you.
Are you really leaving?
Yes.
He wants us to keep her here?
Shoji must be having a hard time...
I guess they weren't really getting along, after all...
She's leaving because she feels wanted there.
She doesn't know that they don't want her...
No, she knows what's going on,
but she thinks she'd be a burden on us.
We'll have her stay on for a while.
But we can't tell her the real reason...
What shall we tell her?
I have to go make some deliveries.
Oshin?
Oshin!
Are you...?
I've been feeling funny...
I suppose I am...
Oshin had lost a baby in Saga,
and this was Oshin's third pregnancy.
Translation: UTB Channel
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.