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Episode 197
It was February 26, 1936. Oshin gave birth to a baby girl.
So it's a girl!
You did well, Oshin!
I've been wanting a girl. I'm so glad!
I got word at dawn that you'd given birth.
I'm late in coming because I had to get the shop ready for the day.
I'm sorry I wasn't here with you.
I came here to the birthing clinic so that I wouldn't trouble anyone.
You kept working till the very end, so I was worried about the baby.
I didn't do much. Hatsuko was a great help to me.
The kids are all excited!
I told them not to bother you here yet.
Let's name her Tei.
I've had that name in mind if it was a girl.
Yuu think it's a good name, too.
My mother was with me when I had Yuu and Hitoshi.
I'm sure she would've come this time, too.
I'm already 36...
I can't be missing my mother forever.
I'm a mother of five now. I have to get my act together.
Tei was born on a historic day.
There was a coup led by young army officers in Tokyo,
and many high level officials have been killed.
Why did they do such a thing?
I don't know, but they say they did it
to save Japan from those who were selling her out.
That's so scary... Have they arrested these officers?
The government has sent out troops to quell the coup.
But don't you worry about it.
It's just a power play among eager army officers.
I've sewn the rags your teacher asked for.
Nozomi, I put yours in your bag.
You'd better put yours away before you forget.
- Where did I put it? - You lost it?
It'll turn up. Nozomi, go look for it.
Look for it yourself!
Nozomi, you don't have to!
Hitoshi, why aren't you listening to Hatsuko?
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bother you while you were studying.
You have to do things for yourself!
Why don't you go back to Yamagata.
You're always on Nozomi's side!
- Go home! - Stop it, Hitoshi!
I found it in the shop.
Hatsuko gave it to me when I was going out to play.
That's why I forgot where it was. It's her fault!
Hitoshi!
Good night.
You don't have to do Hitoshi's dirty work.
Good night.
I wash your gym clothes for you.
Thanks.
Why are those two so different...
Hitoshi likes ordering Nozomi around.
And Nozomi enjoys doing things for Hitoshi.
They'll grow up to be fine, helpful brothers.
I'm glad you are here to help them out.
I don't have to worry.
- I'm home. - Welcome home!
- How is Mother? - Is the baby doing okay?
You'll have more work once they come home.
- You'll have to babysit. - I'm used to it.
Hatsuko took good care of baby Tei.
She'd come home from school, strap Tei on her back,
and make dinner for the family while Oshin worked in the store.
The February 26 Incident that took place on the day
of Tei's birth brought about militarism in Japan.
And with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident
that took place on July 7th of the following year,
Japan became mired in warfare with China.
Japan was fast moving towards global war.
But neither Oshin nor Ryuzo knew that at the time.
They were too busy raising their five children.
Hatsuko was nearing the end of her three-year stay,
and was set to graduate from primary school.
We'll be short-handed once Hatsuko leaves...
It will be rough until Tei can be left alone...
You must be getting old... Talking like that!
I'm just really going to miss Hatsuko, that's all.
We're obligated to care for Nozomi,
but we can't do the same for Hatsuko.
I know that... It'd be too selfish to keep her here,
knowing we can't do our best for her.
But once she goes home, she'll be sold off again...
Oshin.
I know.
We can't be overly concerned about Hatsuko right now.
I'm home!
- Welcome home. - Welcome home.
- Where's Hitoshi? - He's playing with friends.
I'll carry Tei on my back.
Never mind.
I came running home so I could help.
You're working too hard.
Hatsuko told me that I should help out.
Let him give you a hand.
Nozomi can help you once Hatsuko leaves.
She's leaving?
Yes...
Her term with us is up, so she'll go home to her parents.
I'm so grateful for all your help.
You helped me out when I was pregnant.
And after I had the baby, you did everything for me.
And you took such good care of Tei.
I took you in to help you,
but I ended up making you work so hard. I'm sorry.
I was to be sold off in Osaka, but you saved me.
I got to go to school, and you were all very kind.
I enjoyed my stay.
If you want to stay, just say so!
I can't burden you anymore.
I guess you're right...
You'd have to babysit if you do stay here...
You wouldn't want that.
Your parents are waiting for you. We can't make you stay.
Welcome home.
Nozomi says you're going home to your family. Is that true?
Did Father and Mother tell you to leave?
My three-year term is up...
Mother said she'd care for you until you were grown.
As a member of our family!
That was before Tei came.
Do you want to leave?
I have no choice but to leave.
I'm asking you how you feel about it!
I don't want to leave.
I don't really want to go...
Don't go.
If you go home, you'll be sent out to work.
I don't want you to go anywhere else to work.
Stay here with us! Don't go!
You're one of us.
I won't let you leave! You're my precious little sister.
Hatsuko wants to stay. You can't send her away!
Just because Tei is here, you want her gone!
I won't let you chase her out!
I'll be lonely without her.
Listen to you!
All you ever did was give her a hard time.
I'll do as she says, so let her stay!
Hatsuko, please come in here.
Do you really want to stay with us?
Yes, but I don't want to be a burden to you.
We may not be able to do much for you.
We have another mouth here to feed now.
You'll have a hard time.
I don't mind working. I will babysit, too.
If I can stay, I'll do anything!
We'll talk to your parents about you staying with us.
But Oshin...
I didn't want her to suffer here with us,
but she says she doesn't mind.
All right.
The next time you give her a hard time, she goes!
I won't!
I'll do everything she tells me to. I mean it.
Aren't you glad, Hatsuko?
She'll have to continue school for at least two more years!
Let's go to our rooms and play.
- Yeah. - Let's go.
I'm so happy!
Translation: UTB Channel
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