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Episode 264
Thank you!
Tei had come home suddenly.
All she said was that she'd quit school.
She started working the register,
and she seemed to be avoiding Oshin.
Oshin had no idea what was going on.
She would have to wait until the store closed
to find out what was going on with Tei.
Welcome.
We're finally done!
Shall I help?
I'm used to doing it by myself.
Then I'll go help out at our new kitchen.
I want to be as useful as I can.
I don't know what's going on,
but don't be causing your mother any more problems.
Why don't you just go back to Nagoya tomorrow?
The pot is boiling!
You're making miso soup, aren't you?
Your mother is working so hard to put you through school!
Are you all done out there?
Yes, Tatsunori is taking care of it.
Tei. Come in here.
- I'll go check the bath. - Tei!
Come and sit down.
You're quitting college?
You can't make such flippant decisions.
And you're wasting money on train tickets home.
I'm really quitting.
Tei!
The last time you came home, you left without any word to us!
Why can't you hang in there and try harder?
Who told me that college was a waste of time?
That I was just wasting money going there.
You're still angry about that?
I told you I would get you the money.
And I'm willing to help, too.
I didn't even graduate middle school,
Mother really regrets that.
That's why she wants you to finish school.
I understand how she feels, so I won't say anything.
I'm willing to let you do as you please.
Thank you very much.
I appreciate all that you've done for me.
Tei.
But sometimes people have a change of heart.
And it can't be helped.
What happened?
I just lost interest in going to school.
I've decided to stay here and work.
That would be better for everybody.
Helping out at the store isn't much of a future.
Businesses can go sour at any time.
If one should fail,
one gets thrown out into the streets!
If you have a college degree,
you could get a job teaching or anything else.
I've had such a rough time of it in life.
That's why I want you...
A college degree doesn't do one any good once one gets married.
It didn't help Michiko at all.
It depends on who you married.
What if you got married, and both you and your husband had to work?
I just decided that I want to work together with all of you.
Are you concerned about our financial situation?
No.
I enjoy working.
And I enjoy being with working people.
If I hadn't helped out at the grand opening,
I might have done something that I would've regretted,
but knowing the joy of working saved me.
I understand how you feel.
But think about your future once more.
It's too late.
I've already sent all of my belongings.
They should arrive in a couple of days.
Tei!
Why didn't you ask for Mother's permission first?!
I'm willing to marry Tatsunori.
But I don't know how he feels about me.
I'm willing to marry a man who's going to be
your right-hand man here at the store.
But, Tei...
Here's our receipts for the day.
I'm sorry... I didn't mean to interrupt.
It's nothing. Thank you for working all day.
I'd better help with dinner,
or we won't have time to cook food for the store tomorrow.
I'm done.
You're pretty handy!
You never get rich being handy.
My brother is already in bed. You should be, too.
I can't leave your mother and Hatsuko by themselves in here.
Never mind. This is women's work.
I don't mind doing this.
I worry about you having to get up early each morning
to get fish and produce.
I've had lots of training since I was young.
- There she goes again! - But it's true.
Women in the past sure worked hard.
It seemed that my mother never slept.
She'd be there working whenever I woke up.
If she hadn't died during the war, she'd be about your age now.
I wish I could be caring her now...
You're a very sweet man.
Maybe I talk like this because she's not here now.
If she were with us, I might be causing her all sorts of trouble.
I think we're finished.
You can go, Tatsunori.
I'll cut vegetables. You'd better get some sleep.
No. This is all part of my new job now.
Are you really quitting college?
I'll work the register, too.
I'll work hard.
Are you sure?
She'll probably change her mind again soon.
Pass me some konbu.
Sure... One is lucky to be able to study.
Tei has talent, so she should foster it.
I'll massage you from now on.
But I'm sure Hatsuko does a better job.
You can't butter me up with a massage.
I suppose you should stay here for a short while if you hate it that much.
Then you can go back to school in Nagoya.
I have already given up my room there.
I have nowhere to stay in Nagoya anymore.
Tei.
Your bedding is down. Please get to bed.
Thank you.
Thanks, Tei. I'll do that after we go upstairs.
Good night.
I won't allow you to marry Tatsunori.
Why not? He can be a big help to us.
He's responsible for the successes we've had with the new store.
It wasn't just Hitoshi.
I realize all that, and I'm very grateful.
But that has nothing to do with you two wanting to get married.
If I love him, there's no problem, is there?
You don't have to marry him,
and take on all the problems of this store!
You'll find a better match!
Tatsunori has no family.
I won't have in-law problems at all.
I can still be here with you!
He is perfect as an adopted husband.
Tatsunori is sweet, so he'll be good to you.
How little children understand how their parents feel.
I'd so wanted Tei to graduate...
It's enough that Hitoshi and I are the ones to suffer here.
I had trouble with Hitoshi,
but I'd always thought that Tei would be different.
I can't figure her out at all...
Tei...
Good morning.
Good morning!
Is my brother still asleep?
He stays up late keeping our books in order.
He counts on you to do everything for him.
This is my job, and I get paid well.
Why are you up so early?
This is the only time we have to ourselves.
Just listen to me while you work.
Okay.
Would you like to take me for your wife?
If we get married,
we could help my brother here at the store. Always.
I don't think you should joke about something like that!
I'm serious.
That's why I'm here talking to you so early in the morning.
My brother wants it that way, too.
He wants you to help him here.
Married or single,
I'm prepared to work here forever,
so don't worry about anything.
It's not for my brother, or the store!
I want to marry you for myself.
Why me?
Please don't tease me!
I'm serious. Very serious! That's why I came home.
I refuse.
I'm not worthy of marrying you.
I'd be betraying your mother's trust in me.
You dislike me?
You must go back to college. Please do it for your mother!
Tatsunori...
Translation: UTB Channel
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