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Episode 232
It was the summer of 1950.
Japan was entering a period of rapid economic development.
Oshin had opened up her own little store,
and Hatsuko had returned home. after a four-year absence.
But Nozomi had left home,
in order to pursue his dream of becoming a potter.
I'm surprised you came back without him.
It sounds pretty difficult being a potter.
Nozomi kept writing to his master
to win his approval and acceptance.
The teacher realized Nozomi was serious.
He says he'll gladly let Nozomi study for a while.
I'm impressed. He's got you convinced, too.
Nobody knows yet if he's cut out for it.
He might get sent home if he shows no talent.
Hard work alone doesn't make a potter.
I'm sure Nozomi was born with artistic talent.
His real mother loved to paint. She'd wanted to be an artist.
I guess he inherited his mother's talents.
I'm sure Okayo approves of his decision.
Nozomi will fulfill his mother's dream...
Yes. Painting or potter, it's all art.
I'm sure it's a good choice for Nozomi.
I'll visit Okayo's grave tomorrow to apologize,
and explain everything to her.
I was doing some figuring...
In spite of the fact that you peddle fish and I run the store,
we're not making much of a profit.
With rent for the store and gas for the three-wheeler,
we're barely making ends meet.
When will we ever get to expand the store?
If the four of us can eat, what's the problem?
We haven't been in business that long.
We should be grateful we're not losing money!
We can't make a profit from just fish and vegetables.
We should sell items that have bigger profit margins.
I'm saying that there's too much competition
in selling just fish and vegetables!
And we have to deal with spoilage, too.
We work too hard for too little profit!
Let's figure out some other day.
What do you want us to do?
We'll seriously figure it out.
Anything else will be just as hard!
We're dealing in foods people need each day.
The turnover is quick, and it's a sure thing.
But...
Rather than thinking of other ways,
it's more important to concentrate on what we're doing.
If you can't even sell fish, how can you do anything else?
I have lunch ready for you.
Mind the shop!
Bye.
Why did you buy a train ticket to Tokyo?
And why did you take money without telling me?
I'd meant to talk to you about it.
Are you really going to Tokyo?
You don't have any time for pleasure trips!
I'm going to Tokyo to get a job.
Get a job?
My friend from the Navy...
His father runs a store in Tokyo, and he's looking for employees.
You want to work as a clerk in a store?
Yes. I don't want to die as just a fish store owner in a country town!
My dream is to have my own store.
That's why I worked with you for four years.
My dream isn't to just sell fish and vegetables.
I have things I want to do on my own.
There's a limit to your way of doing things.
We can't just keep working so hard
for so little profit! If you won't change your ideas,
we'll forever be living hand- to-mouth as fish sellers.
You may be satisfied with that, but I want more!
Mother told us that once we get established selling fish and vegetables,
she's willing to try something new.
The way we do things,
we'll never have the money to try new venues.
We're barely making enough money to keep us fed!
I know only too well...
Hitoshi!
There is no use working the way we do.
I want to see how far I can go working in a bigger retail store.
What will you be able to do?
What will they let you do?
They'll just make you work. That's all!
It's better than selling fish and vegetables.
A department store has growth potential.
Hitoshi!
Nozomi got to do what he wants.
Why can't I?
Don't talk nonsense!
Nozomi is gone. You can't just leave, too.
Think how Mother feels!
Enough. He won't listen.
If you hate working here so much, you can go anywhere you want.
Mother...
You and Mother need to talk it over.
I'll run my store the way I see fit!
I don't care what you say.
So there's no use talking about it.
I feel better now... I'll leave tomorrow.
One more thing!
I won't give you any support.
You're responsible for your own future now.
Don't you dare come crying to me later!
If you leave, you'd better keep that in mind.
Let him go.
Stop him, or he will really go to Tokyo!
Let him go.
Even a mother and her son
sometimes have to go their separate ways.
But...
Mother.
Please take the day off from peddling today.
I don't want Hitoshi to leave while you're gone.
I'm sure he'll understand if you talk to him again.
He's not one to listen to me.
He'll be full of regrets if I keep him here.
Give him this money.
Tell him it's from you.
You and I can run this business. We have to!
Take care.
Take care of yourselves.
What about breakfast?
I have to make the train on time.
Mother will be home soon. Wait for her.
It's best if I don't face her now.
We have nothing more to talk about anyway.
Tell her that I left cheerfully.
You're really going?
Yes. My friend's getting a room for me there.
I'll contact you once I get settled.
Hitoshi...
Don't look so sad!
Study hard, and go to college.
Come to a college in Tokyo. I'll take care of you.
Make sure you contact us right away.
Be sure to write to Mother.
I will.
And...
Take this.
I don't need money, I have a job waiting.
It's from Mother.
Maybe you weren't meant to be cooped up here in this small town...
I'm sure you'll do better in a Tokyo retail store.
We'll visit you once you get settled.
I'll do my best...
Take good care of yourself...
I will.
Translation: UTB Channel
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.