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Episode 265
Thank you.
Welcome!
Do the kitchen supplies after this.
Okay.
That morning, Tei had asked Tatsunori
if he were willing to marry her.
He seemed not to take her seriously,
and now, he seemed to be distancing himself from her.
Tei had thought he'd be eager to marry her.
She had not expected this reaction.
[Closed for the Day]
What does Tatsunori want to say to Mother and Hitoshi?
He seemed to be acting strangely all day.
He's usually so cheerful, but he hardly said a word.
Didn't you notice?
Not really...
Tei. Did something happen between you two?
Tatsunori says he wants to quit!
Why?
He won't say. He just wants to leave.
Are you really going to quit?
Is it because of what I said?
Tei, what did you say to him?
I asked him to marry me.
You don't have to marry me. But, don't quit!
Tei, why did you have to tell him that?!
It's all right. I know how Tei feels.
No, you don't!
Mother...
I had someone I was in love with in Nagoya.
If I hadn't met Tatsunori,
maybe it would've developed into something serious.
But after working here
with Tatsunori during my vacation,
I found out how wonderful it is to have a sense of purpose.
I like seeing a man work hard.
But, I didn't think of him as a possible marriage partner.
I was only thinking of my boyfriend in Nagoya.
But when I saw him again, it just wasn't the same.
I didn't want to be with him anymore.
I realized that if I stayed with him...
...my life would be ruined.
I needed to know what was best for me.
What was right for me.
And that is when I started to think...
...how wonderful Tatsunori was.
I wanted to be with Tatsunori,
and work alongside him.
Then I'd have no regrets later.
But, it was one-sided on my part.
Tatsunori obviously has other ideas.
But I don't mind. Don't worry about it.
Tei...
Even if you won't marry me,
you've taught me a very important lesson.
That's enough for me.
I didn't turn you down because I dislike you!
I thought that Tei had a better life ahead of her.
And I didn't want her to disappoint her mother.
If I did that, I couldn't stay here.
That's why I asked to resign.
I'm very happy to know how Tei really feels.
And I couldn't ask for any more.
Tatsunori...
Won't you reconsider marrying Tei?
I now realize Tei is very serious.
And if she's decided to quit school,
it would be meaningless to send her back.
Mother...
If she wants to stay here and work,
she doesn't need college.
And if she wishes to share her life,
and work with you,
it would be an honor for the Tanokuras.
Tatsunori...
Even somebody like me?
You can't complain, this is quite a few customers to have at this hour of the day.
We're so happy to be carrying your products.
No, I'm happy that you're selling them for me.
Your daughter sure works hard!
She's dropped out of college?
She and Tatsunori will be getting married.
They will have their ceremony next year,
after Michiko has her baby.
Congratulations!
Thank you.
She's gotten quite useful, and can cover for Michiko.
We can't have her staying with you forever.
We don't mind! My wife loves having her home.
But, I do feel badly,
for keeping her from you and Hitoshi.
I will be ordering her home shortly.
Michiko is in a delicate condition.
I don't want them overworking her!
They will make me clean the house,
and wash the clothes no matter what.
And you know how big that family is.
Just cooking for them is a lot of work.
Tei is home from college, too.
I didn't want Michiko to have to deal with
another sister-in-law,
so I'd meant to find her a suitable husband
and marry her off.
Now she's going to marry an employee!
That means she will be there forever!
I'm sure Tei and her husband will leave one of these days.
When will that be?
We didn't even know about that Hatsuko
until the very end!
I thought she was a housekeeper,
but she is more like a daughter!
At her age, she can't possibly marry.
She will be there forever, too!
That's right, Hatsuko controls the house,
and I have to gain her approval in anything.
If we have to send Michiko back there,
let's send along a housekeeper, too!
I feel sorry for Michiko.
Yes, please!
Having someone to help would be great.
Stop this nonsense!
Michiko is a Tanokura bride now.
So, forget it!
A few days later,
Michiko returned to the Tanokura household,
after an absence of three months.
Thank you for allowing me to return home.
I will be here as usual starting today.
I'm so relieved.
We can handle all the work for the store,
but we need you to do the household chores.
I'll help you.
Do take care of yourself.
Thank you very much.
I'm sure she will be a source
of trouble to you all.
You must be tired. Go and rest upstairs.
Excuse me.
I'm not saying you shouldn't help Michiko,
but do have her work a little. It's good for her.
The more you move around,
the easier it becomes to have a healthy baby.
We need to have a better sense of
what it means to be a Tanokura bride.
My legs feel weak. I can't stay on my feet.
I can't possibly cook. Please have Hatsuko do it.
Again?
I can't take it.
I feel as if I'm going to die.
Michiko has come home, but her complaints
usually kept her confined to her room.
Hatsuko covered for her without complaining.
Michiko isn't feeling well again?
She can't help it.
I will do what I can to help.
Michiko, I don't want you thinking
that Hatsuko is a housekeeper.
I realize that it is hard getting around
when you're pregnant,
But, as a housewife,
you have a responsibility to take care of the house.
It's not good for you if you just lie around.
The baby will grow too large inside you,
and you will have a hard time.
You can't rely on Hatsuko for everything.
Yes, but...
Hatsuko's tired from working at the store all day.
Don't pass work off on her! If you don't help us out,
there's not much sense of you living here.
I will not allow you to order Hatsuko around!
Each of us here has an assigned job.
Even Tei works a full shift at the store,
and then she helps cook food to sell in the store!
As a Tanokura, you'd better do likewise.
Mother, I can help with the cooking.
You are spoiling Michiko!
Household chores are her job.
Michiko, Hatsuko is your older sister.
She isn't our housekeeper. Please get that straight.
I'm not talking to you like this because I resent you.
I just want you to get used to the idea of being one of us.
If I stay here, I'll be worked to death.
I'm returning home to my parents until the baby is born.
Is that clear?
Hurry, call me a cab!
Translation: Nippon Golden Network.
Special thanks to Avallac'h and Rashomon.