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Episode 204
- Another cup? - Yes.
In the spring of 1939,
Yuu, Oshin's eldest son, entered a high school in Kyoto,
and he was leaving for school this morning.
Don't worry about money. Ask us for more if you run short.
Make sure you buy everything that you need.
Don't be concerned about such things.
But Yuu is a serious boy.
He worries about things he shouldn't.
It's all part of his education.
You're too easygoing!
Yuu.
Here. I got this amulet in Yamagata when I left home.
It's precious to you.
I don't have anything else to give you.
Besides, I want you to have it.
Hatsuko...
Yuu. Hurry! It's time.
Okay.
Thanks. I'll take good care of it. And...
Please take good care of Mother for me.
And always stay with us. Don't get a job anywhere else.
Here he comes.
Your father and the boys will walk you to the station.
I'll just say goodbye here.
Okay... I'll be going then.
Take care.
You should have gone to the station, too.
It doesn't matter where we are... Parting is all the same.
Let's get the shop ready to open while Tei is asleep.
Oshin felt as if a part of her was torn away.
But she also knew it was her duty as a mother
to push her son out of the nest.
She felt as if she'd performed that duty.
People's lives got harder as the war continued.
In the fall, Oshin heard that Hisa was getting out of the fishing business.
All the young men got drafted into the military.
I tried to keep the boats in operation.
But with the fuel oil being rationed,
I figured it was time to get out of the business.
My husband can get you fuel oil. He knows people that he can ask.
No. I don't want to continue that badly.
Who knows when the war will end...
With the young men gone, this house is too big for me.
I'll be going to Tokyo to live with my son.
I never thought that I'd be leaving here...
I guess it's the times...
Will Kota be staying on here?
Oh, yes. Kota is getting married before I leave here.
He is?
Yes. I'd been meaning to tell you. She's a friend of my daughter's.
Her family runs a brewery in a town near here.
She's 32, and never been married.
- He's marrying her? - Yes.
Isn't fate strange?
She used to come by to see me sometimes to see how I'm doing.
She took good care of Kota, too.
Before I knew it, they wanted to get married.
I'm relieved now, so I can go to Tokyo in peace!
Excuse me.
You had a guest?
What is it?
I made tea for Mr. Takakura,
and I thought you might like to join us.
No, thank you. I'm not one for such formal ceremonies.
This is Oshin, and this is Namiki Kyoko.
Oshin is an old friend of Kota.
I'm Tanokura Shin.
Mr. Takakura introduced me to Hisa here.
I'm Namiki Kyoko.
Join them for tea.
Yes, please do.
We have a guest.
It's me, Oshin.
It's been a long time.
I'd been wanting to visit you, but I didn't want to disturb you.
How's your health?
I'll never be back to normal, but I manage.
I heard that Yuu entered high school.
He left for Kyoto this spring. He's living in a boarding house.
That's good.
Best wishes on your upcoming marriage.
Thanks.
Excuse me.
She seems very nice.
I'm sure you despise me.
It's only natural that you do.
I became disenchanted with the movement...
I felt I could no longer affect any changes.
When I realized that, I abandoned everything.
The Takakura Kota you once knew is gone.
I've abandoned all my old memories.
I'm tired of being dragged down by memories.
But I don't regret sacrificing my youth.
Please be happy. With her, I know you'll be happy.
I never dreamed we would be talking like this...
I wasn't going to tell anyone.
I guess I'm just making excuses.
But I wanted you to know.
I've abandoned everything,
but this leg will be a constant reminder.
It's proof that I once lived a full life.
I'll miss this house... I'll never come here again.
I guess that's the way it should be.
There's only misery to be found in this world...
- Welcome home. - I'm home.
I brought this home for the kids.
They're all asleep.
What's in it?
What's the matter with you?!
I've caused you nothing but trouble until now.
And I'm very sorry.
What are you talking about?
I'll never cause you to suffer again.
I'm getting lucky. It's all settled!
I've been given the contract to sell processed fish products
such as kamaboko and hanpen fishcakes to the military!
I have to find a factory to make them.
- Ryuzo... - Don't worry.
I know what I'm doing.
I'll show you what I can do.
I'll be selling more and more to the military.
I won't be just a fish dealer anymore!
Ryuzo was excited, but Oshin remained calm.
Some people are ruined by war. Others seek to profit from it.
Oshin couldn't help but think about the future.
She was worried, and a little frightened.
Translation: UTB Channel
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.