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Episode 248
Please send over food for 30 people.
Yes.
I want to make sure there's enough for everybody.
Yes, 11:00 is fine. Thank you.
You've invited that many people to the ceremony?
It sounds like a lot of work.
We should cook the food ourselves,
but that would be too much work.
That's why I just ordered catered bento.
I thought you were against this new store idea.
I guess it's all because Hitoshi is getting married.
It has nothing to do with that.
But I thought her father was pushing for it.
Isn't he going to give you the financing?
No! I got the money all on my own.
Why?
Hitoshi wanted to, but I didn't want
to owe Hitoshi's bride's family any money.
I understand, but...
Maybe it's because I'm stubborn. I don't want anyone's help.
You shouldn't have to take such risks.
I thought so at first,
but as I began talking to the banks about a loan,
I started feeling like I wanted to do it all on my own.
I've been studying the concept for this new system for the store.
Now I'm very excited about all of this.
At age 55, I did have my reservations,
but even if I should fail,
I wouldn't owe anybody anything.
It would just be my own loss.
I guess I was born to do this!
If it's what you want to do, I have no complaints.
Congratulations!
Have a drink.
Thanks.
If I fail, we won't be able to drink sake with you like this anymore.
Don't talk like that.
Don't worry. Michiko's father will help us out.
I don't care who you marry,
but I will not have anything to do with her family!
I won't let anybody meddle in our store!
She sure is headstrong...
Isn't having this new store your big dream?
Yeah.
Now mother has made it all possible.
Do you still need to marry Michiko?
Or are you still going through with it?
The Tanokura Store needs a suitable young bride.
And Michiko fits the bill?
Yes. She's strong and cheerful.
She is somebody we can count on.
Her family can be counted on, too.
Anything can happen in business.
Mother can't do everything on her own.
She needs help,
and Michiko's father can help her.
He loves his daughter,
so he won't let anything happen to jeopardize our store.
He's your safety net?
You can talk like that because you have no responsibilities.
Mother shed sweat and blood to make this store what it is.
I can't let it fail.
It's my responsibility to make sure it works.
No matter what you say, I have to do it!
I envy you... You have no worries.
You'll never know about the troubles I have.
Hatsuko.
You'd better go to bed. Tomorrow is a big day.
I'm going to bed, too.
Go on. Drink some more.
Where's Mother?
She is getting her kimono ready for tomorrow.
She wants to wear her formal kimono.
Never mind me. You must have preparations, too.
I don't have to dress up. I'm only the housekeeper here.
You're part of the family, attend the ceremony.
I have to attend to our guests first.
You'd better start thinking about your own situation here.
Hitoshi is getting married.
Don't worry about me.
But...
We'll be busier once the new store opens.
I'll let the new bride manage the house,
and I will just work at the store.
That will be easier, too.
You can't do that for the rest of your life.
I can sew that for you.
No. You're already tired.
- I can do it. - Thanks.
Find Hatsuko a good husband.
Nozomi.
She gets her share of offers,
but Hatsuko always refuses to marry.
You talk to her.
I'm already 29.
I only get offers from widowers, and I certainly don't want that.
I'm happy just being able to stay here.
Things will be tougher on you once Hitoshi brings his bride into the house.
Don't be silly! Hatsuko is my daughter.
No bride is going to push anyone around here.
Not while I'm here.
Hurry, the ceremony will be ending soon.
Pour the sake for the people for the toast.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Have a seat.
I'm glad the weather held up for the ceremony.
Thank you for coming.
Please enjoy the meager meal we've prepared.
We'll be leaving soon.
Let's see the final plans.
We will knock out the walls of the old building
and connect it with the new section.
I'm talking about plans for the store interior.
This isn't final yet.
Mr. Takabayashi thinks we should start with a plan like this.
We'll be placing our emphasis on fish and produce.
We'll also have condiments, other foods and sweets...
Hold it! Where is the clothing department?
We've decided to put it aside for now.
What?
We just don't have the room for it.
You promised to let me sell clothing here!
You can't do this without telling me!
I'm not confident that clothes will sell.
I told you, I'll send over clerks who are trained
specifically to sell our line of clothing!
For the amount of space it takes, the profit percentage is too low.
Selling is the name of the game here!
I'll be delivering my products straight from the factory.
It will be cheaper that way!
Why wasn't I consulted first?
Tell him we will think about it.
I will think about it
if you'll let me have the inventory at discount prices.
Let's discuss this later.
I'm very sorry.
My mother only listens to that man from the cash register company.
I apologize.
This whole project was my idea.
Now she is cutting me out of the whole deal!
I'll have to rethink this whole marriage proposal
if this is how it's going to be.
Don't worry. Once I'm with Hitoshi,
such things will never happen again.
Right, Hitoshi?
I had no idea about this latest plan.
I will talk to my mother.
If there's no room to sell clothing,
utilize the upstairs rooms she is building for us.
Sundries and such can be sold upstairs.
That's true for sundries, but not clothes.
Clothing is targeted for the impulsive shoppers.
Then where will we live?
Father will buy us a house near the store.
We're on our way to see a house right now.
You'll come with us, won't you?
Yes, but...
Nowadays, it's almost expected that children live apart from their parents.
It's good to be together, just the two of you.
I got you two new sweaters and some underwear.
I got a sweater for Yuri, too. Tell her not to catch a cold.
I will. Thank you.
We also got a present for your master, too.
Hitoshi has already decided to marry Michiko.
If you make her father angry, Hitoshi will suffer.
I know that,
but I don't like the idea of a bride's father being so involved.
Just give him some space to sell his clothing line!
I know I have to compromise, but I won't make it easy on him.
I'm just showing him that he can't push me around.
I wish you all the luck.
Just don't make it too hard for Hitoshi.
They will be living here with you, won't they?
Or will they live somewhere else?
Of course they will be living here!
They can't live away from the store.
We will need more employees, too.
I expect Hitoshi's wife to work.
Then you have to try harder to get along.
Nowadays, the groom's family has to be nice to the bride.
Times sure have changed...
When I was young,
my in-laws never gave a thought as to how I was feeling.
I'm saying all this because I'm worried
about my family, and you, too.
I don't want any trouble cause you worry.
It seems like yesterday that I was having trouble
with my mother-in-law, and now I'm the mother-in-law.
Thank you.
The wedding was to take place as soon as the new store was complete.
Oshin was to start feeling the difficulties
associated with the new store,
as well as those dealing with her son's new bride.
Translation: UTB Channel
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.