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Episode 238
In 1951, Mr. Kawamura, Yuu's friend was murdered.
The property that he'd given to Oshin
was to offer her an opportunity to start a new business.
Four years passed by...
It's been 10 years since Yuu died in the Philippines...
Soon we'll be celebrating
Yuu and his father's 13th-year memorial...
Time passes by so quickly. No wonder I'm old...
I'm sure Yuu and Mr. Kawamura are trading stories in the afterlife.
Mr. Kawamura's parents couldn't be found?
No, Hatsuko and I claimed his ashes and buried him.
His relatives appeared after his death
to file claims on the money he left behind.
But none of them would take his ashes.
People sure are selfish...
Hitoshi didn't show up.
It's Yuu's memorial,
but he said he had important business to attend to.
That's how he is!
He's very serious about business.
But to whom does he owe that business and the success we have?
He should come and visit his grave.
Mother...
That land was left to me by Mr. Kawamura.
But he did it as a gesture towards Yuu.
I consider that property a gift from my son.
Hitoshi doesn't seem to understand that.
I'm sure he does.
He's worked hard to expand the Tanokura Store.
You two are always giving him too much credit.
- She's so hard on him! - Yes.
We're all happy that Hitoshi is doing so well.
How are things going with you?
I still don't know if I'm good or not,
but I intend to continue as long as my pottery teacher doesn't throw me out.
I guess you're pretty good,
since he hasn't disowned you in the five years that you've been there.
For your 60th birthday,
we'll all be drinking out of sake cups that I'll have made myself.
I look forward to it.
Did your master give you the day off?
It's a special occasion.
Good. We have a lot of stories to catch up on.
Welcome!
You all went to visit the grave site?
It's Yuu's memorial anniversary.
We didn't see you there.
I couldn't get away.
Welcome.
I didn't go to college,
so I have to work harder to win respect.
I want to show everybody that I can do it,
even though I don't have a college education.
You're doing just fine running this store.
Here is today's orders,
and I have an order for a wedding reception tomorrow.
For a party of 100!
Write it all down so I won't forget anything.
I need it when I go to buy our supplies.
You still go out and buy all the stuff yourself?
You need experience for that.
Hisa is gone now,
but there are a lot of people I know from the old days.
I still buy vegetables directly from the farmers, too.
They're cheap and fresh.
She still drive the truck by herself.
I want her to stop, but she won't listen.
Buying is key to a successful business.
I can't trust young people to do a good job yet.
Let's have tea.
Welcome home.
Yuri, are you enjoying your work here?
Yes, thank you.
I'll prepare dinner tonight. Go help in the store.
I'll make some hot water.
I'll do that.
I have to change.
- Yuri. - Yes?
I'll give you a hand when it's less buy in the store.
Nozomi is here today, so I'll cook dinner.
- Go on out to the store. - Okay.
Yuri hasn't changed at all.
She was 17 when she first came here to work.
It's been three years.
Since Tei left for college last year,
Yuri has been like a daughter to me.
Her mother died, and her father remarried.
That's why she came to us,
but she's cheerful and she's a very good worker.
She's very close to Hatsuko, too.
Hatsuko told me that Yuri reminds her of her early days here.
I can't help but remember when I was
working in a household back in the old days...
I want to keep her here until she gets married.
Isn't she your type?
Oh, come on!
Who knows when I can afford to get married.
You and Hitoshi are 26. You should be thinking about it.
All Hitoshi thinks about is business.
He is the eldest son now.
He doesn't want to burden you with a new wife in the house.
Hitoshi isn't one to think like that!
I had my share of in-law problems.
Now I'm at an age when I'm ready to be a mother-in-law.
I hate getting old!
You gave me the wrong change!
- I'm sorry! How much? - It's short by ¥10.
¥10? Thank you!
Be careful.
Welcome.
I haven't had your home cooking in ages.
There's a lot more.
Cooked clams?
Have some sake.
Thanks.
It's like a war out there at supper time, isn't it?
We sold out of sashimi.
I think we can buy more fresh fish.
Many working men buy expensive cuts to take home.
The economy is getting better now.
I guess I can start buying differently from now on.
People are starting to buy
very expensive pieces of pottery from my master, too.
There are a lot more people with money now.
The country is getting richer.
We don't want to end up selling on fish and vegetables!
There you go again...
Why complain? We do fine just selling fish and vegetables.
We have more than 100 tsubo of land here,
and we're located on prime real estate!
There are better uses for our lot here.
It's such a waste.
Stop it. We'll just keep on doing what we do best.
There she goes...
We can build you a new house on our lot here once you get married.
I have some money set aside for you, too.
So don't get greedy and start taking chances!
Mother doesn't know how fast the world is changing out there.
All he ever does is call me old-fashioned!
I don't know what he's thinking.
I'm going to Tokyo for a few days.
So please take care of things here.
Hitoshi.
I'm not going there to play, but to study.
But, Hitoshi...
I'm 26. I want to do things on my own.
Let's have a drink.
Sorry to put you out like this.
Never mind. I'll get you some water.
It's about Hitoshi...
Never mind him!
He's still feeling bad about not having gone to college.
I'm ready to let him go out on his own.
If that's what he really wants.
Don't you worry about it.
Hatsuko.
Is something wrong?
No. I'm just going to the bathroom.
It was 1955. The war had been over for 10 years now,
and Japan was changing rapidly.
The Tanokura Store was changing, too.
And the family was also
about to face some new problems as well.
Translation: UTB Channel
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.