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Episode 239
- Welcome home. - I'm home.
You must be tired.
Where's Hitoshi?
He's getting ready to go out.
- Where is he going? - To Tokyo.
He told you.
He said he was taking the night train.
He's stopping off at Nagoya first.
Mother!
Welcome home.
You know what time I get back each morning!
Why didn't you help me unload the truck before getting ready to leave?
I had changed into my suit already.
Jiro and Isao will be coming in soon.
Let them do it.
You want me to just leave the fish in the sun until then?
The fish will all spoil by the time they both come.
- I'll help you. - No.
Hatsuko and I can do it ourselves.
I'm just upset at Hitoshi for going off to Nagoya and Tokyo!
Who knows for what reason he is going!
Mother...
I'd meant to just let him go
without asking any questions about it.
But he should still be more helpful to us!
Give me a break!
Why can't you just send me off nicely?
Enjoy your stay.
Send him off with a smile. Don't let him leave angry.
Sorry for not helping.
Please look after Mother and the store for me.
What business do you have in Tokyo?
I need to see some new sights.
Being cooped up here in this country town
makes one lose sight of what's really going on.
You're coming back, aren't you?
Of course. I'll be back in four or five days.
You've pulled a disappearing act in Tokyo before.
Don't forget to get Mother a present.
No. She'll just yell at me for being extravagant.
She doesn't mean it when she complains.
Be careful.
Both Ken and Taka are dead,
so there's no one in Tokyo for me to send presents to.
I'm sorry to be leaving like this when we're so busy,
but I'll work hard when I get back.
- Okay. - I'll go now.
- Take care. - Bye.
- Take care. - Take care.
Let's get this done.
Come and help us, Hatsuko!
You haven't eaten yet?
I wanted to wait to eat with you.
You sure do work hard!
You get up early and go out to buy all that fish.
Having that truck sure makes things easier.
When I used to peddle out of a cart,
I'd have to walk that distance to and from the beach.
Young people nowadays...
Don't say that! The times have changed.
You always say that.
We have other problems to deal with now.
The days of being able to sell anything are over.
Now the competition to sell is great.
Hitoshi is trying to figure out
how we can survive in such a business climate.
I'm not complaining about Hitoshi not working hard.
He's serious about business, and he studies a lot.
But he's not like us...
He is only interested in making quick profits.
That's only natural for a businessman.
He's set to inherit this store from you.
You shouldn't be complaining.
Right after the war, when we didn't have anything,
I worked hard being a black marketeer.
I think Hitoshi took that to heart...
I have no right to be criticizing him.
As his mother, maybe I'm at fault.
Mother...
Yuu was always such a sweet boy.
But Hitoshi...
I told you not to compare Hitoshi with Yuu.
Hitoshi has got a lot of good qualities, too.
You have no choice, Hitoshi is your heir.
So believe in him!
Okay?
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have complained.
It's been a while since you've been home,
but you're the only one I can complain to.
I've betrayed your expectations, and I'm out doing what I want.
Listening to you complain is the least I can do.
Thanks.
Hello.
What's going on?
We were supposed to meet on the train tonight.
Why did you call me to meet you now?
Well... I wanted to see you sooner, that's all.
In Tokyo, I'll be with your father the whole time.
We won't have any time for each other.
Don't worry. My parents trust you.
And I took a room in the same hotel as you.
Welcome.
- I'll have a lemon tea. - Okay.
I'm surprised you were able to leave.
You're busy at your store, aren't you?
It's my mother's store. She handles everything.
Did you tell her about the seminar?
No, she'd press me with questions,
so I just told her that I was going to Tokyo.
I'm impressed!
I wish you'd tell her about us.
I know, but timing is important.
My father has already checked up on the Tanokura store.
He says the location is good,
and to have 100 tsubo of land is important for future expansion.
That's why he has agreed to us marrying.
Does he know I haven't had much schooling?
He's checked up on that, too.
My father has a grammar school education.
He apprenticed in Osaka at an early age,
and he built up his clothing business from scratch.
I should learn from him.
He says the future is all up to you.
That's why he signed you up for this seminar.
So please study hard!
I'm interested in the seminar,
but I'm worried about being together with your father all that time.
I don't want to give a bad impression.
Don't worry. Have more confidence in yourself.
If it all goes well, my father will sponsor you.
So try hard, for my sake, too.
I will.
What shall we do until it's time for our train?
I mended your kimono,
and I got you some new underwear, too.
Thank you.
Mother wants you to have some spending money.
No. I get an allowance from my pottery teacher now.
Take it. She wants you to have it.
I hope you don't get upset, but...
Won't it be hard for you to stay after Hitoshi marries?
You should think about getting married, too.
I've decided to stay with Mother until the end.
Maybe so, but Hitoshi won't be single forever.
I know that.
But maybe I can get along with his wife.
Who knows what kind of girl he will marry.
It might be too late for you then.
Don't worry.
He's chosen someone just right for us.
He has someone?
Not so loud!
You know who it is?
Don't say anything yet, Mother doesn't know.
I see. If you approve of her, Mother will, too.
I will tell you once Hitoshi breaks it to us.
Please give Mother my best.
She'll be home shortly!
Yuri, thanks for everything.
Your cooking has sure gotten better.
Hatsuko has been teaching me.
She's learned to cook the Tanokura way.
She's one of us now!
Well then.
Thanks. That's enough.
I think driving makes you stiff.
I guess so.
Driving takes a lot out of me.
You should let someone else do the driving.
Everybody is too busy.
I don't want you to get sick.
You're the only one who worries about me.
Yuri. Better take your bath before it gets cold.
That feels much better. Thanks.
Bathe now and get to bed.
I'll do that.
I get to sleep well because Yuri always gives me a good massage.
How do you feel about Yuri?
I think she's very nice and sweet.
- A rare find nowadays. - You're right.
She would make Hitoshi a good wife.
I know you think highly of Yuri, but Hitoshi is the one to decide.
He'd never go for her!
What if he tells you he wants to marry her?
I'm telling you this because Hitoshi and Yuri are no longer just strangers.
I wanted to know how you felt about it.
I had been noticing it for a while now,
and my suspicions have been confirmed!
You have proof of this?
I wouldn't mention it if I had any doubts.
I thought you should know before Hitoshi breaks the news.
I think Yuri would make Hitoshi a good wife.
This revelation was a surprise to Oshin.
She had never given the matter any thought at all.
Now it came to her as a big shock.
Translation: UTB Channel
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.