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Episode 259
A little higher...
Not so high! Lower, lower.
Right there! A little higher...
That's it!
We could use some over here, too.
I'm trying to keep within your budget.
Oh, come on. Give us a break.
We'll be using your services for all our sales.
So give us more.
You drive a hard bargain...
We'll need about 3,000 free gifts.
This is a small town, and if we can draw that many people,
it'll be a big success.
- How's your wife? - She has no appetite at all.
That's not good.
And tomorrow is the grand opening.
I can handle the store for you.
Thanks. I'm so glad you are here.
I could never manage it all by myself.
Michiko's gruel is ready.
She has no appetite.
I guess she's really sick.
Morning sickness isn't an illness!
You suggested that she see a doctor.
She doesn't have to stay in bed.
She could at least help us wrap these gifts.
Hatsuko and I have a lot to do as it is.
The poor thing is sick in bed!
I can stay up all night to get these done.
You stick up for Michiko too much.
What if she suffers a miscarriage?
Michiko won't be able to cook today.
Can you just send out for some food?
Don't worry about the meals. Let her rest.
I want you all to learn the proper ways
of dealing with our customers.
Remember, this isn't like our old store.
Mr. Kawabe is here.
I thought he wasn't due here until the grand opening.
So the time has come to open up shop!
The decorations are just right, too.
Thank you.
This is Sakita Tatsunori. My friend from the Air Corps.
Michiko's parents.
I'll be working here.
- I'm pleased to meet you. - Likewise.
We were just talking.
He seems to know a lot about self-service markets.
He spent some time in America.
- He did? - Yes.
They have a lot of supermarkets in America now.
You are fortunate to have him here!
He's a good man.
- Mr. Sakita. - Yes?
This clothing area is for my garments.
I'd like you to sell a lot of them!
As long as it's practical and not too expensive.
We'd like to get more children's clothes.
We're planning a new line of play clothes.
We're not here today to talk about the store.
Right...
Michiko is being a bother to you again.
I understand her morning sickness is bad.
You knew?
Hitoshi called us last night, and that's why we came.
I was so happy to hear the news.
I couldn't even get any sleep last night.
We'd like to take Michiko home with us.
At least until her morning sickness gets better.
I know that you'll be very busy here starting tomorrow.
She'd just be in your way.
Please don't be concerned.
I know you probably were counting on her to help out
in the new store, but she's too sick.
I feel very badly about it.
So I'll send you some of my workers to help.
We can hire our own people if we need to.
We don't want you worrying about it.
It's expensive to hire people.
Since it's Michiko who's causing you a problem,
I want to take responsibility.
Let's be gracious and accept his offer.
Michiko is very insecure about her first pregnancy.
It's best if she goes home to rest.
Michiko belongs to our family now,
so we don't want to trouble her parents.
She's still my daughter, and the period between
the third and fifth months are crucial in a pregnancy.
I wouldn't want anything to happen.
We will take full responsibility for Michiko.
Michiko is precious to both the Kawabes and the Tanokuras.
Let's accept his kind offer of help.
Since I don't work, I'll be able to care for Michiko.
So please don't worry.
You don't have to bring anything.
We can buy you whatever you need in Nagoya.
I was so worried that I'd be stuck here...
They make me do all the housework,
and they want me to help in the store, too.
I just wanted to cry!
My mother-in-law is a hard worker.
She thinks a woman has to be busy every hour of the day.
That's why I didn't want you here!
She's experienced a lot of hardships in life,
so she hates seeing anybody not doing anything.
Your father should have known better!
But you're lucky.
What perfect timing to get morning sickness!
I'm relieved, too. This baby is helping me out.
I want sukiyaki when we get home.
I haven't eaten much meat since coming here.
We make do with the leftover fish from the store.
My mother-in-law is very careful about money!
Well...
She's opening this new store without much capital,
so she must have big loans to pay back.
That's why I give you an allowance.
so you can make ends meet.
She found out about it, and she lectured me.
The money isn't coming from her pocket!
Maybe I'll stay in Nagoya until I have the baby...
Maybe that's a good idea... With the new store opening,
you might be made to work harder than before.
I've decided!
I'll just say it's the best thing for baby, then they can't argue.
Hitoshi can come to Nagoya to visit.
I finally get to leave this hell!
Michiko made a clean getaway.
I'd rather have her gone,
than having her here looking sickly during the grand opening.
It must be rough on her, too.
I come home to work,
and I don't even get good food to eat.
I should have stayed at the rooming house.
Prepare yourself. There won't be regular meals here for a while.
This is really silly!
The bride goes home to her parents,
and I have to work in her place!
Stop complaining and finish eating.
We still have a lot of work to do!
Thank you for the noodles.
Thanks for staying late.
We'll be working late tonight, too.
Come on. I'm ready to start!
We expect a big rush tomorrow.
- Jiro, you manage the front door. - Okay.
Direct the customers to take a basket.
- Isao. - Yes?
You make sure the shoppers bring the baskets up to the cash register.
I'll be managing the cash register.
Make sure they all come through the register.
We will use one register to start with.
If we get busy, our owner will man the second one.
Tei will help with the customers inside.
They're not used to the self-service concept,
so please explain to them that all items are marked with prices.
We must all watch out for shoplifters.
The Mistress and Hatsuko
will continue selling fish and produce as before.
But if you're not busy, please help direct customers.
I don't think we have enough people,
but since Mr. Kawabe is sending us
some of his people to man the clothing section,
I think we can manage as is.
Thank you!
I wish you could learn to operate the register, too.
That would be great!
I'm sure Tei could learn it in one evening.
I'll teach you.
What's the use of me learning to use it?
I'm just here for spring break.
I have to be everywhere, so it would really help me out.
Hatsuko or I could work the register,
but we'll be busy with the fish.
I was counting on Michiko, but she's gone now.
So that only leaves you.
Leave it to me. I'll teach her.
I think it's a handy skill to have.
And it's fun!
Let's go over our assignments for tomorrow once more,
- and call it a night. - Okay.
Let's get on with the lesson.
First, notice the numbered keys.
That's good!
Thanks for the bath.
- Have a drink. - Thank you.
You've given us the confidence we need
in facing up to the grand opening.
Hitoshi couldn't have done it all alone.
Even those decorations were a lot of work.
It all takes time.
But Tei is something else. She's ready to be a cashier.
She will improve with practice, too.
I feel badly for making her work during her vacation,
but I guess she's resigned herself.
I don't think I can see you for a while.
No. Coming here won't do any good. We're too busy.
I will be back before school starts up.
Yes. Wait for me.
I love you.
You worked so hard for so long.
Tomorrow is the big day.
Overcoming many obstacles,
Oshin's new store was ready for its grand opening.
This was a crucial time for the entire Tanokura household.
Translation: UTB Channel
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.