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Episode 266
You let Michiko go home without a fight?
Well, it will be too hard for her here.
Michiko was five months pregnant,
and she'd just come home to the Tanokura house
after her prolonged stay with her parents.
But in less than a month's time, she'd gone back home again.
Oshin was too upset to complain about it.
Michiko will be staying over there for a while.
It's not good for her to have to be here
and listen to you complaining. It'll affect the unborn baby.
That's okay, isn't it?
What did you say to Michiko?
Michiko has her ways,
but Mother can be pretty harsh, too.
Tei.
My mother-in-law made sure I was trained well as a wife.
That's why I try not to be harsh on Michiko,
and I still get accused of harassing the bride.
How it was in the old days no longer counts.
It sure is hard having an outsider living here.
I'm just concerned for her welfare,
but she won't even listen to me.
I guess it can't be helped...
I was sent out to work in the rice fields in my term month.
I was told it would make labor easier.
I considered her a mean ogre!
Now I'm being just like her. It's no good growing old, is it?
I feel sorry for the women of your generation.
You had to work so hard, and now with this new idea
of democracy and equality after the war,
the brides are stronger, and push you around.
I hate to say it, but Michiko is spoiled.
It's Hitoshi's fault, too.
For being in awe of her family's wealth.
He's a yes-man because he married her counting on her family's money!
I don't need to hear it. I've resigned to that fact.
Maybe it's my fault.
I think I helped her out too much with her chores,
thinking it was too hard on her.
If I hadn't done that,
maybe Michiko would've had no choice but to do it all herself.
You told me not to help her too much.
It's not your fault! That's just how she is.
Let's stop talking about Michiko.
We'll be just fine here without her.
I'm home.
We were so worried about you when Hitoshi called,
and said he'd put you in a cab.
And he wouldn't explain why you'd left.
I've decided to stay here until I give birth.
Hitoshi agrees with my decision.
What about Mrs. Tanokura?
Hitoshi says he'll talk to her.
Michiko!
I don't care if she's angry!
I married Hitoshi, not his mother.
What happened?
His mother is too old-fashioned. I can't get along with her.
That family is complicated, too.
That Hatsuko would do all the chores
before I got the chance to do them.
It's hard for me in my condition,
so I started to rely on her for help.
Then his mother tells me not to ask Hatsuko for help.
That she's not a maid!
Oh, my!
I was a fool...
I think Hatsuko resents me for doing all the housework.
She wants to always remain invaluable!
I'm sick of it all...
I didn't just come home on a whim.
I should've come to apologize sooner.
But I felt so guilty...
Don't be silly. I've been neglecting to visit you
to thank you for taking such good care of Michiko.
We've been so busy here at the store.
We haven't taken a day off since we opened.
You sure are working hard.
And I'm sure your profits will grow.
I'm so sorry my daughter isn't helping you.
As I wrote you in the letter,
if being with her parents will allow her to have a healthy baby,
what more could we ask for?
So please continue to take care of her.
I'm relieved to hear you say so.
We'll keep her with us until she gives birth.
Excuse me for mentioning this,
but I'd like you to accept payment for Michiko's food and lodging.
Don't be ridiculous!
Michiko is home because she's spoiled.
I couldn't possibly take your money.
You're putting us on the spot!
- Please enjoy a cold drink. - Thank you.
I have to get back to the store.
I have a marriage offer for you.
Take a look.
This man is 55, and he's just retired.
He lost his wife five years ago.
He's taken a job with a small company.
He's well-to-do.
Both his daughters are married, and he's living alone.
This is a marriage offer for Hatsuko?
Yes. She can't remain single forever.
This man is a friend of mine, so I'll attest to his character.
Hatsuko is only 30.
She doesn't need a man who's 55 years old.
55 is still young!
He'll take good care of you.
Thank you, but...
Maybe they could meet?
I have no intention of letting Hatsuko go yet.
I know you consider Hatsuko precious,
but it's not good for her to remain single.
She shouldn't just grow old working here.
Please think of her future.
Please take this picture back.
Mother...
Let me think about it.
May I give you an answer later?
Yes, of course.
Hatsuko...
I've put summer- covers on our bedding.
It's gotten very warm.
I'm against the idea of you marrying an old man!
It'd be like going there to look after him in his old age.
What an insult!
At age 30, I'm lucky to get any kind of offer at all.
I don't deserve it.
You're still concerned about the past?
Let me give you a massage.
No, sit down!
If I don't marry, I'll never get to leave here.
If I just stay, and grow old here,
I'd be a source of problems for everyone.
Hatsuko...
For Michiko's sake, I should go.
Don't be silly!
You're a source of great help to Michiko.
I know why Mr. Kawabe brought me that offer.
I should happily accept.
How long have you lived with me?
And you still don't understand me...!
It's so sad...
In all these years,
I've never once thought of you as an outsider.
I love you more than Hitoshi and Tei.
You're the only woman my son, Yuu loved in his life.
I've wanted to make you happy.
Things haven't been easy,
but my feelings toward you haven't changed at all.
So don't do something that's going to make you miserable.
Mother...
Who cares about Michiko! I love you much, much more.
If she doesn't want you here,
then I won't let her back into this house.
I'll tell Mr. Kawabe that!
And if Hitoshi wants to leave this house because of that,
I'll cut my ties with him!
Mother...
Value yourself more!
If I let you go like this, Yuu would never forgive me.
Mother...
Hatsuko...
I don't want to leave...
I just want to be with you forever.
You took such good care of Hitoshi and Tei.
We owe our family's success to you and your hard work.
You don't have to make excuses to anybody!
Stay here, and act as big as you like!
You're still young, so don't rush it.
You'll surely meet someone special someday.
Someone Yuu will approve of.
I know you'll find that person someday.
Translation: UTB Channel
Thanks to Avallac'h and XrayMind at D-Addicts.