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Episode 201
You went to buy fish again?
You have a hangover.
Then just close the shop!
People have to prepare for New Year's.
We can't let people down.
The most important thing is our shop's reputation.
You're still talking like that?
We're going to be closing up soon anyway.
You're still against the idea of my new venture?
Thanks, Yuu. You can go now.
You always had strange opinions about how bad war is.
What do you mean by that?
You were arrested twice when you were young,
and labeled a communist.
I know those were all misunderstandings.
But those days are all over!
Even Kota abandoned his socialist ideals.
That's how he got out of prison.
If you really love Japan,
it's your duty to protect our country. from those who seek to destroy us.
That's why people are fighting.
As merchants, we have to support the military!
I shouldn't say this too loudly,
but I hear that this war will go on for a long time.
Small businesses like ours may not survive
when there is a scarcity of goods.
But we'll be all right if we work with the military.
It's for our country, and good for our family.
It's like killing two birds with one stone.
You still can't see things my way?
I know that we won't have the money to send Yuu
to college if we keep doing what we do...
Yuu realizes that. That's why he says he's not going.
I don't want him to be thinking like that.
I feel so badly... Especially when he helps me.
Yuu is a sweet boy...
He's seen you work all his life, and that's why he wants to help.
I've already decided. We have to take a chance
on this new venture, for our children's sake!
You agree with me?
We have to do our part as parents!
But can you really get the contract?
Yes. We've been operating an honest business.
We have the people's trust!
I don't care who investigates us. We're good.
Besides, my brother is tying up the loose ends.
I didn't get drunk last night for nothing!
The bidding starts after New Year's.
I have a lot to do before then.
I won't have time to take care of the store.
I'll take care of things here.
We can't close up until we're sure you can get the contract.
Do as you like. Once we get the contract,
we'll get a truck and operate that way.
- Buy a truck? - Yes.
We'll just buy fish and deliver it to the regiment.
Buy cheap and sell at a good price.
That's what I have to work on.
You can't afford a truck!
Once we get the military contract, any bank will give us a loan.
That's one of the merits of working with the military.
There's one thing you need to realize.
Once we start working with the military,
don't ever talk or joke about being anti-war.
Keep that in mind.
If people should hear you, we'll lose our contract,
and our family will starve.
Hello.
Please stop at my house. I have an order for you.
Okay.
I see... Is that why Father has been neglecting the store?
Yes... I wasn't for the idea at first.
I'm hoping it all goes well.
We have to do our part to help our country.
Helping to feed our soldiers is our patriotic duty.
You talk just like your father.
Why not? Japan is fighting a war.
It's because of our soldiers that we can live at peace at home.
We have to help, too.
Is that what they teach you in school?
Mother... Everyone feels that way!
Yes, but I'm agreeing to support your father only to help you kids!
Never mind us.
What's important is that this new venture will be profitable for us.
Besides, Father can take things easier...
I realize now how hard a fish dealer has to work.
He's done his best for years...
With this military contract,
he won't have to go out and take orders, or run the store.
I think it'll be good for him, too.
I guess so... He is getting older.
The hard work is getting to him...
You have it rough, too.
And I want you to be able to have an easier life.
I don't mind working!
I sure am glad that I talked to you.
I won't worry anymore.
I'll let your father do things his way.
Want to try the bike?
You should practice.
I'll hold it for you.
The bidding for the military fish contract began early in 1938.
Are you home?
Thanks for coming to see me on New Year's Day.
I heard about the bids going in today.
Thank you for coming.
- Has it been decided? - My husband isn't back yet.
I sure hope it goes well.
I didn't want to close up shop until we knew for sure...
But I'm too anxious today.
Please come in and sit.
Ryuzo is serious about this contract
because you two have so many kids to support.
It's only natural for him to do something big.
Even if we do get it,
the military won't let us get too rich.
We can only sell to them because we'll sell for a low price.
At least you'll be in business. Soon everything will be rationed.
First to go up was fuel oil, which worries us fishermen.
All the young fishermen have been drafted, too.
It's all over!
Oh, come on...
You don't realize it yet...
If you sell to the military, you have nothing to worry about.
As long as there's the military, you'll be fine.
Ryuzo sure is smart!
I wish we could've had military connections.
Then we'd have fuel for our boats and everything.
I'm ready to quit the fishing business.
- Oshin! - He's home!
- Oshin! - Welcome home!
- Welcome. - I'm just visiting.
She was concerned about the bidding.
How did it go?
- We got it! - I'm so glad!
Congratulations.
The terms are harsh. There's hardly a profit to be made.
But at least you're selling to the military.
That gives you clout as a businessman.
And that's worth more than money!
We'll see how it goes, but we'll be dealing in volume.
We'll have to look for larger suppliers.
But my brother will help me on that, too.
I'll just have to do my best.
That means...
We are much too small to fill your needs.
Thank you for helping us for so many years.
I couldn't do much...
I guess you won't be coming by for fish anymore.
I'll miss you.
I'll work very hard!
You'll never worry about money again.
When you get married,
I will send along 10 trunks full for your dowry.
Hatsuko! You, too!
You need never worry again!
You're talking dreams!
No, Hatsuko is almost at that age.
We'll need a new house by then, too!
Come and join me for a drink!
We're celebrating!
Ryuzo was overjoyed, but Oshin didn't share in his glee.
She saw how sad Hisa seemed as she left.
The war had affected everyone's lives.
Did Ryuzo make the right decision?
Oshin wasn't really sure...
And she felt uneasy about having to deal directly with the military.
Translation: UTB Channel
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