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Episode 230
What's so funny? It's no laughing matter!
I'm sorry, but...
Those guys are bad.
We told them that we'd pay up as soon as you got back.
But they came in trucks and took everything away!
I'd forgotten all about those payments.
I was too busy with finding Hatsuko.
I'm sorry. It's all my fault.
Don't apologize. It's all Mother's fault!
You're the one who wanted to sell sundries, too.
It was your responsibility!
Suppliers need money, too. If they put off getting paid,
they won't have capital to work with.
And there are a lot of new stores out there.
I told them that you'd be back shortly.
And we've known them all a long time!
They wouldn't take our word for anything.
That's how business is,
and there's a lot of competition among wholesalers, too.
Whose side are you on?
The confusion of the post-war period is over.
A business has to be run properly now!
Please go talk to the suppliers. They won't even talk to me!
Let's forget about selling sundries.
But, Mother...!
To tell you the truth,
I was in a jam to pay those suppliers.
Nothing was selling.
Even if I'd paid for them,
it would've been a waste of money to let the merchandise just sit.
I'm glad they took it all back.
They had every right to demand payment.
I should thank them for taking it all back!
We'll just concentrate on selling fish and vegetables.
This should have taught you a lesson, too.
We can still make the business grow.
We start taking orders like your father did.
And we can sell tsukudani and dried fish, too.
I'm sorry. We shouldn't be bickering now.
I feel badly. You don't have it easy here.
Running a store is no easy matter.
I feel badly for having you come back to this,
but I need you to be my trusted confidant.
She's right.
Mother doesn't think much of us.
We're glad you came home! Right, Mother?
I'm sure it was Yuu who brought us back together again.
- I'm home! - Welcome home.
- Mother, you're back? - Yes.
- It's Hatsuko! - Tei!
You sure have grown!
You, too. You're an adult now.
Hatsuko is already 24.
Are you already married?
No. She's still single.
What were you doing in Tokyo?
She was working, but she's come home to stay.
Mother will put you to work again.
Too bad you didn't stay in Tokyo.
Living in Tokyo for four years
has made me realize how much I miss you all.
Please be good to me as before.
With Hatsuko here, I won't have to do kitchen work!
Hatsuko is not a maid. She's your older sister.
I came back to be of help to you all.
Shall I make dinner?
Please offer incense to Yuu and your father.
I'm sure they're very happy that you're back.
They both understand.
There is nothing to be ashamed of.
Ryuzo, and Yuu, Hatsuko has come home.
Father and Yuu will never grow old...
Had I died, I could've been like them, too.
Welcome!
I need some fish for tempura!
Can you prepare some mackerel for me, too?
Prepare this for the customer.
Here's the turnips, Nozomi.
I'll have mackerel, too.
What's good today?
How about flounder or tachiuo?
- I'll have the tachiuo. - Okay.
Come on and help me.
Shall I help you?
Can you prepare this?
Of course! I was raised a fish dealer's daughter, too!
It's been a long time.
You used to be at the old fish store!
I'm back again.
She's a fine woman now. You must be a proud mother.
Yes. Thank you.
I'll take a daikon radish, too.
Okay.
Pick out a nice big daikon radish for her.
I have tea for you.
Thank you.
It's been years since anybody made tea for me.
It's good...
The war in Korea has created a lot of jobs.
Many young women work in factories now.
If you want to take a job, go right ahead.
There's plenty of jobs out there for everybody.
I don't want money. I'm happy just being here.
But I could earn money to help our household.
Oh, come on. I'm not that poor!
Then I will just keep working here.
If we all work hard,
maybe we'll be able to afford to give you a nice wedding.
Shall we go to the bath?
Tei, we're going to the bath!
Why didn't you go to the bath with Hitoshi?
You're both so lazy.
I need to talk to you.
I'll be going then.
I've been thinking... and I want to study pottery.
I wrote a letter to a pottery master,
and he says I can study under him.
What's all this about pottery?
I want to become a potter.
I want to create things with my hands.
That's my dream.
But I've been holding back. I know you needed my help.
But Hatsuko is back now.
You don't need me. I'm not much help here anyway.
Don't be silly!
I haven't been teaching you about business
because we're short-handed! Don't you understand that?
- But, I... - Listen.
You are the sole surviving heir to Kaga-ya,
the biggest rice dealer in the city of Sakata.
The business is gone now.
But you have the responsibility of rebuilding Kaga-ya.
That's why I took you in.
I owe it to the Kaga-ya family and your mother
to see to it that you grow up capable.
It's my duty to see to it that you rebuild Kaga-ya!
But, Mother...
I wanted you to go on to college.
But both you and Hitoshi refused to go.
I've given up on the idea...
Business should be learned hands-on anyway.
So I wanted you to learn as we worked together.
That's why I made you come along with me.
I'm not suited for business.
How do you know without even trying?
I have done my best for four years.
And I realized it now.
I hate business!
Nozomi!
I'd rather do something I enjoy.
I don't want to bow down to people all the time!
It's not for me.
When I was small, I wanted to be an artist.
But then I began to get interested
in creating something for all to enjoy.
Not mere art objects,
but something that people can use in their daily lives.
Pottery is that!
And now, a teacher has invited me to study.
I like his work.
It's warm, simple, and yet strong.
I want to create things just like him.
Is it all right?
Hatsuko, Tei. Let's go to the bath.
Is it?
You haven't the time to waste. Pottery is just a dream!
If you waste your time,
you'll never be able to answer your calling!
Nozomi had always been the most obedient,
so his request came as a shock to Oshin.
Oshin could never let him follow such a silly notion.
Translation: UTB Channel
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