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Episode 277
The dedication ceremony for Nozomi's studio was successfully completed.
And after everyone was gone, there still remained one guest.
It was Kota.
Hello.
Please pardon me.
What a surprise to have you come!
I hadn't expected you to come when I sent you the invitation.
I hope we didn't cause you any inconvenience.
And thank you for your very generous gift.
I'd been wanting to see your workplace.
Okayo must be very happy, too.
I wish she could have seen this, too.
After Oshin took you into her home in Ise,
I had a chance to visit your mother's grave.
That's where I first met you, Nozomi.
We brought special foods from home.
Sekihan and nimono made by Oshin?
It's nothing new.
It brings back memories...
You used to run a restaurant in Sakata.
I remember going there to eat your nimono.
Okayo helped me out a lot.
I had a very difficult time raising Yuu by myself,
but maybe it was a crowning experience for both Okayo and me.
You have known each other that long?
We were all young then.
One had to work so hard to earn just one yen!
Now you run three large supermarkets.
You've done well for yourself, Oshin.
I owe it all to the help you gave.
In looking back, I have many regrets.
Please enjoy the food.
That pot over there...
It's a wonderful piece.
Would you consider selling it to me?
I'm sorry... I can't.
I made it to keep Yuri's ashes.
Nozomi...
I plan also to transfer my mother's
and my grandparents' ashes from Ise to Sakata.
I'll mix their ashes with Yuri's.
After all, Yuri died a member of the Yashiro family.
That's why I want to keep this urn.
That would be good.
I wasn't able to do much for her. It's the least I can do.
You loved her, didn't you?
Your wife was a very lucky person.
Thank you for your hospitality.
I enjoyed talking to Nozomi about his mother.
Please continue helping Nozomi from now on.
Call me anytime if you need anything.
I look forward to seeing your future work.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Be careful.
We'll be going, too.
Please take good care of Kei.
Kei.
Bye.
You'll be staying here with your father now.
I'm going home!
This is your home.
Home is where you are!
Come. Let's take a bath together.
I'm going to take a bath with Hatsuko.
Do as I say, or I'll be angry!
You're going to be staying here with your father.
No! I want to go home with you, Hatsuko!
Kei!
I want to go home with you, Grandma!
Let's take him with us today.
But it will get harder as time goes on.
We'll set it straight soon.
I'm sorry, Nozomi.
Hatsuko...
He finally fell asleep.
I guess all the excitement kept him up.
You must be exhausted. Better go to bed.
I suppose I shouldn't have gotten so close to Kei.
I feel badly for Nozomi. He seemed hurt.
Please take him back to Nozomi as soon as possible.
Even if he cries, it'll only be temporary.
He will get used to life with his father.
I'm sure Nozomi will start looking for a new wife
after raising Kei alone while working,
so Kei will have a new mother.
Master's wife said she has someone in mind.
If this woman like kids,
and can understand the nature of Nozomi's work,
it would be perfect.
What do you think?
I guess you're right.
We can't just let things go on as is.
I'm sure Nozomi will start re- thinking things after the New Year.
I'll talk to him about it.
The year-end sale for Tanokura Super was going briskly.
Tei and Hatsuko helped by manning the busy cash registers, too.
But Michiko didn't come to help.
Thank you all!
- Good work! - Good work!
It's been a while since I worked,
but it sure felt good when we're that busy.
You'd better go home. Your kids are waiting.
Yes.
Happy New Year!
I plan to sleep in, so I won't be visiting for New Year's.
- Get a good rest. - I will.
Michiko didn't come to help at all!
My brother sure is soft on her...
It's all right. Michiko doesn't like this kind of work,
so it's better that she didn't come.
- But... - It's none of your business!
Tatsunori is dying to go home, too.
This is New Year's food for all of you.
Thanks.
Take some back for Michiko.
- Let's go. - Yes.
I'll greet you all properly again later.
What about you, Hitoshi?
I will stay and drink a little more.
Okay.
It's a good chance for you to be a good son!
Good night!
- Take care. - Good night.
Isn't Michiko home?
She took the kids skiing.
You've been by yourself all this time?
Why didn't you tell me?
I like it better this way. I just go home to sleep.
But, Hitoshi...
You two aren't getting along again?
Nozomi should be coming for the New Year.
He and I can drink together again.
Hitoshi.
I have my business to keep me going.
That's all a man needs!
What had caused this?
Oshin felt saddened by such a development.
And there was another problem for Oshin to consider...
It was about Nozomi and Kei's future.
I think they should be back soon.
They took Kei out for a drive.
Where's Hatsuko?
She's with them, too.
Hitoshi is good to Kei, but Kei prefers Hatsuko.
I can't let Hatsuko care for him forever.
I'll take him home with me.
Please don't try to stop me this time.
I can raise Kei by myself just fine.
I need to talk to you while Hatsuko is gone.
Have you ever considered marrying Hatsuko?
She'd be perfect for Kei, too.
She really loves Kei,
and she can be trusted to run your household like an expert.
Then you can concen- trate on your work.
How does she feel about it?
I wanted to get your reaction first.
I'm sure she wouldn't mind. I can tell!
She and I have been together for decades.
Let me talk to Hatsuko.
Nozomi...
I'm sorry to cause you concern.
Oshin couldn't tell what Nozomi was thinking,
but she felt it was the best possible route
for Nozomi, Hatsuko, and Kei to take.
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