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Episode 251
In December of 1955,
Hitoshi's wedding was about to take place.
Hello, Mother.
Welcome home.
Congratulations. So tomorrow is the big day.
Hitoshi is already in Nagoya?
He went today to make some preparations.
Shouldn't you be there with him?
Michiko's family is taking care of everything.
Father would have been very happy.
If he were still alive,
he would never allow this ridiculous wedding to take place.
Mother...
I sure didn't expect the wedding to be in Nagoya.
He's letting the bride's family make all the decisions.
I'm tired of trying to oppose them.
If that's what Hitoshi wants, let it be.
But I hear you got them to agree to live here.
The wedding ceremony itself doesn't matter.
That's one way of looking at it.
Hatsuko wants you to take a bath.
Tei! You sure have grown up. You're a college girl now.
Are you on vacation?
I'm going skiing after I attend the wedding.
- What a life! - I want to have fun now.
I'll never get to go skiing
if I end up with a mother-in-law like Mother.
Don't make fun of me!
Be nice to Michiko.
You'll never find anyone willing to live
with a mother- in-law these days.
If you pick on her, she'll leave right away!
Nobody like a mother- in-law nowadays.
What's this world coming to?
When I was young,
the mother-in-law had the last word on everything!
We have to destroy such old institutions,
in order for women to win freedom and equality.
Girls growing up after the war all have such ideas,
so you're going to have a tough time.
Oh, come on.
We had to serve our mother-in-law.
Now that I finally get to be an in-law,
I have to do what my son's bride wants?
The times have changed...
Your generation was just unfortunate.
Michiko is great. You should be grateful.
I'll never marry into a family with in-laws!
No matter how rich the family is!
Do you think 20 money envelopes will be enough?
One has to tip a lot of people at a wedding.
I got some crisp bills at the bank.
We can't be giving out wrinkled bills.
Thanks. I didn't even think of that.
I pity Hitoshi's bride. She will forever be
compared to Hatsuko. About everything.
You can never find anyone like Hatsuko.
I don't think you'll ever find anyone good enough to please you.
Yes, I know that, and I don't expect it.
But it's too bad Hitoshi didn't marry Yuri...
Mother!
All right! I'll never say another word!
I'll just be grateful that a bride is willing
to live with me, and I will be good.
- Are you coming, Tei? - Yes.
Oshin had her own expectations regarding a bride for Hitoshi.
Michiko wasn't what Oshin had in mind.
The bride and groom were set
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to go on a skiing honeymoon in Hokkaido.
- Welcome back! - I'm home.
How is everyone at the Tanokuras?
They're all fine.
Your mother must be relieved.
Most of the wedding guests were from the other family.
I don't think Mother was too happy.
It's tough marrying a rich girl.
At least Hitoshi found someone suitable.
Yuri...
Never mind me.
I'm just glad Hitoshi found someone he likes.
Master wants to see you.
I'm thinking of letting you
put some of your works into the kiln's next firing.
In the past, you've only made things based on what I wanted.
But this time, you can start making your own pieces,
and you'll get to put your own name on them.
I'll even let you exhibit them for our next show
if you have any good pieces.
Maybe it's a little too soon, but you've studied enough.
Let your own talents take shape now.
Exhibiting your works will be a good idea.
Thank you very much!
But I won't let you fire them in my kiln if they aren't any good.
I understand.
Hitoshi and his bride were coming home from their honeymoon,
and a new way of life was begin- ning at the Tanokura household.
That's so pretty!
I wanted to dress up the young couple's room.
I'll make a big dinner!
Good idea. it will be their first meal here with us.
Michiko will have to start working tomorrow.
I can still help out with the housework.
No, Michiko is the new wife now,
and she'll do everything around the house now.
You've worked so hard.
You need a break.
Hitoshi is late...
They said they would be home by evening.
I even have the bath ready for them.
Maybe you should bathe first.
No, I'll let them take a bath first.
It's a special occasion.
We'll wait until they come home before we eat.
You must be hungry.
This is a special dinner for them.
I want to enjoy it with them.
We got fresh sea bream, abalone and lobster!
See?
That's beautiful!
You sure are a pro in the kitchen!
I'm sure Michiko is used to eating well.
I just want her to feel at home.
She's going to be one of us from now on.
I'll try to get along with her, so that she won't throw me out!
Don't be silly! You're our daughter.
You don't have to mind Michiko at all!
Maybe they'll be on the train arriving now.
I'll get it.
Hello, this is the Tanokura residence.
Hitoshi?
Welcome back!
Do you want help with your luggage?
You're still in Nagoya?
All right. I'll put Mother on.
It's Hitoshi.
Hello, Hitoshi.
Hello? He hung up.
What did he tell you?
He said he's staying with Michiko's family tonight,
and they'll be home tomorrow.
He can't do that! Get me Mr. Kawabe's number.
I'll tell him to come home right now!
He can't go home to his bride's family on his first night back from the honeymoon!
That's all right. He'll be home tomorrow.
They can still make the last train here.
Don't be angry. It doesn't really matter.
Yes, it does matter!
You went out of your way to make dinner, too!
The sashimi will be bad by tomorrow.
Let's just eat. Shall I get you some sake, too?
Let's just enjoy.
We don't get to eat like this often.
Hatsuko...
Michiko was raised in a different generation.
She's not like us. She doesn't mean any harm.
But Hitoshi is with her,
and her parents should know better, too!
They're so inconsiderate!
It doesn't really matter, and we shouldn't get upset.
I'm sure we'll have many more misunderstandings.
But if we get angry every time,
we'll never be happy living with them.
You should know that. So let's just enjoy!
Welcome home!
We're home.
Let's go up and change first.
I'd like to speak with you first, Michiko.
Can't it wait?
You're now a Tanokura, and you'll do things my way now.
Please wait for me in the back room.
What are you going to talk to her about?
From the very first day,
Oshin and Michiko were not getting along well together.
Translation: UTB Channel
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