Original subtitles

May this be a good engagement.

- Miyako, listen okay? - Yes.

Let me be the only one who sits right next to Fumie.

You better sit a bit further back from her!

We can't let Fumie look tall.

Alright, I understand.

Ah! Did you clean the toilet?

Yes, I did it early in the morning.

Check again.

We can't let them see the house's natural state.

Yes!

Oh my, a stray thread.

What are you doing!? Hurry and fix it!

Fumie! What's taking you so long?!

They'll be here soon!

Fumie!

Yes!

This tall young woman is the story's leading character, Iida Fumie.

Today is Fumie's omiai day.

*omiai = arranged engagement

January 1961

Otsuka village, Yasugi city, Shimane prefecture

Why are you being so slow!

I'll say this one more time.

You'll make maccha (green tea) in the kitchen and wait for your turn behind the sliding screen!

Yes!

At the right time I'll clear my throat.

That's the sign for you to enter the tatami room and sit next to me.

- Yes! - They're coming!

- They are!? - Yes.

They've arrived!

Is everyone ready!?

Father!

What should I do? My heart is beating faster!

Father, yes!

This is Fumie's father, Genbei.

And this is her mother, Miyako.

Murai Kinuyo

Shige-san, give it your all!

Murai Shuhei

He doesn't have to.

It's better if he just acts himself.

No, we can't fail today! 39 years old and without a wife...

..his future would be totally dark!

So it's a liquor shop.

Hmm... This house looks so old.

*zashikiwarashi = red-faced child spirit with bobbed-hair *azuki-hakari = an invisible demon who makes a sound of azuki beans in people's house

Looks like a place where Zashiki-warashi or Azuki-hakari stays.

And this is me. Fumie's grandmother, Toshi.

I was called away to the other world 8 years ago,

but due to my concern of my granddaughter's future, I keep watching over her like this.

Ahh... It's not time yet?

So it's him...

Her omiai partner is Murai Shigeru.

Occupation is manga author.

His pen name is Mizuki Shigeru.

I want to say "thank you".

Gegege no Nyobo

In the radiant morning you give a bitter smile and open the windows.

1st Week "My Hometown is Yasugi" Episode 1

Translator/Timer/Typesetter: yanie

QC: seirin, taro

The future that arrives, teaches us about the past.

Opening song translator: blackrabbit2999

Now it has come to shine.

I want to say "thank you".

Although it may look like I'm staring.

Your right hand that held me clumsily tells me about

our honest memories

Forever simply forever, because you smiled with me.

I did not need any confirmation about the path I believe in.

Now, let's slowly walk it together.

Do it with high spirits!

Summer, 1939

I will tell you more about the story of the omiai later...

For now, it's 1939. The story begins from when Fumie was 7 years old.

Fumie (7 years old)

- Here you go, participation reward. - It's a red candy.

- Here, participation reward. - Thank you.

Here you go, participation reward.

Eh... a candy?

Sensei! Fumi-chan should've receive the Perfect Attendance Reward!

It should be caramel, isn't it?

Let me check first.

Oh! So you came everyday! I didn't notice!

Here! The perfect attendance reward, a caramel!!

Thank you...

Fumi-chan, it seems like you're always forgotten...

Yeah... I wonder why...

You're too quiet. No one notices you're there or not.

Is that so...?

Alright then, I'll see you at school tomorrow!

Am I that invisible...?

Yasugi is a historic city located in the eastern part of the Shimane prefecture.

Fumie's hometown, Otsuka, is located 6 km from the sea port.

Surrounding the town are rice fields.

On the opposite side of the Oku-Izumo mountain area, we can see a great mountain called the "Izumo-Fuji".

Around this time, our family is running a dry-goods store continuing the previous generation's business.

Yo-heave-ho! Yo-heave-ho! Yo-heave-ho!

Mother, give me one please.

- Ah, okay. Please. - Yes.

A father, mother, 3 daughters and 2 sons.

And me, the grandmother.

The Iida family is a big family of 8.

Mom, look! I got this from today's exercise!

Ah, is that so.

Grandma, look! I got a perfect attendance prize!

Oh, that's good.

No one listens to me at all.

Oh, wait. Fumie!

Yes?

We're running out of miso. Go and get more miso!

Is the miso barrel there...?

What's that?

Is there something...?

What are you afraid of?

Fumie, you're in 2nd grade now, and you're still easily scared?

- But there was a weird sound... - Hey, you all! Have you done your summer homework?

- School is starting tomorrow! Check again carefully! - Yes!

You see, just now...

- Hey, give me seconds. - Yes.

- Today, I'm going to sewing lesson. - Ah, me too.

...on the miso room's ceiling...

I'll go to the mountain!

- Oh, why don't you bring a lunchbox? - No need.

- Just bring a lunchbox! - No need!

- Just bring some onigiri (rice balls)! - Yes, I'll make you some onigiri.

...there was a sound...

Hurry, wipe this off!

No one listens to me...

Don't cry like that!

Fumie's small voice is often drowned out among the big family.

Fumi-chan, good morning!

Good morning!

Did you buy that fish from the Yasugi port?

That's right!

Did you see Teruko-obachan? How is she?

*obachan = aunty

The Hamanoya's owner? I didn't see her this morning.

Three days ago, she told me that she wasn't feeling good.

Is she sick?

Maybe it's the summer cold.

Dear, hurry arrange the fish!

Obachan...

Here. For you, Fumi-chan! If you lick this, you'll feel better!

Teruko-obasan is Fumie's mother's younger sister who is married to a fish wholesaler in the Yasugi port.

She loves Fumie more than anyone. Fumie likes her very much.

I wonder if obachan is alright?

Excuse me, which way is Yasugi?

Just go straight ahead from here.

Just keep going straight?

That's right!

Pay attention to Izumo-Fuji on the right.

But it's about 6 kilometres from here.

It's really far even if you use a bicycle. It'll take a lot of energy!

Eh? Fumi-chan?

Little lady, where are you going!?

To my aunt's place!

- Be careful, you'll trip! - Okay!

Heading for the Yasugi port where her aunt lives, Fumie is running through the long way.

Yasugi Port

The port is totally crowded with people who are going to the fish market.

Little lady, are you on an errand?

Then don't stand there, you'll disturb the customers.

Is obachan here?

- How much is this? - Yes! It's 15 cents!

- Can't you give a cheaper price? - No, I can't...

Ah, there she is... I'm so glad she's alright.

Missus, regarding the stock...

Yes.

Actually in the seashore, it was damaged...

That's not good!

She seems busy...

Hey! What are you wandering around here for?

Where are your parents?

You idiot! Where did you go! Where did you go!? Where did you go?

Fumie just realized she left the house without telling anyone.

Oh no, Dad will scold me.

Obachan...

Eh... She's gone...

Please give this to obachan!

Hey! What am I suppose to do with this?

Hey, that's dangerous.

She went on the 6 kilometres distance with all her might,

but now seem like the way home feels a lot further.

There are footsteps sound...

Is anyone there?

Something's around...

It's a path in the countryside where no one's around.

Suspicious footsteps sounds are getting closer to Fumie.

No!!!