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Episode 235

Oshin's new store
was six months old,

and it was now
New Year's, 1951.

Nozomi, who was studying
pottery under a master,

came home for the holidays.

But Hitoshi,
who had quit his job

in a department store
in Tokyo was still missing.

and he didn't come home
to Ise for New Year's.

Yuu's army friend, Kawamura,
came for a visit that night.

It had been four years
since he last came.

Thank you for not
forgetting about my son.

I'm sure Yuu is very
glad that you came.

I'd been meaning
to come sooner, but...

If Yuu had come home
safely from the war,

he'd be 28 now...
Just like yourself.

It's so ironic...

I made it home when I
had no one to come back to.

Yuu had Hatsuko and
you to come home to,

but he didn't make it back...

What about your parents?

My parents and sisters didn't
make it home from Manchuria.

When you came to us after the
war to tell us about Yuu's death,

you were expecting your
parents to return from Manchuria.

You didn't write
us after you left,

so I thought your family
had returned safely.

We wanted to write
you and thank you

for everything you
had done for Yuu,

but we didn't have your address.

I'm very sorry.

I wasn't in any shape to be
writing people or receiving letters.

I had trouble finding
out your new address.

The people at your old
house said that you'd moved.

A lot has happened
since your last visit...

I'm sure things
were rough for you...

I looked for you
at Mrs. Kamiyama's,

and she told me you'd
opened a store here.

I was so relieved.

It's so nice to see you again.

Excuse me.

- I have some osake ready.
- Okay.

We haven't much,
but please join us.

Is Hatsuko still single?

Yes. She's a great help to me.

Make yourself comfortable.

- Here, Mr. Kawamura.
- Thank you.

I haven't had New Year's
food like this in years!

Even during the war,
I was separated from my family.

Besides, there wasn't
much food around.

After the war, I lived alone,
so I have no one to cook for me.

It's sure is nice
to have a family!

You're still single?

I didn't have the time
or money to get married.

All I could think about
was fending for myself.

None of your
relatives helped you?

People have to care
for their own first.

You've been alone?

In some ways it's good.

I only have to
look out for myself.

And I've taken some
chances in life, too.

My life is my own
to do as I like.

Once a person has faced death,
there's very little left to fear.

I've sold black market
penicillin and methanol, too.

I did all I could to make money.
No more conscience for me!

I started playing the stock
market with the money I made.

I took some chances,
and made it big.

I even built a house in Tokyo.

That's how I could
afford to come here.

You came back from
the war with nothing,

and yet you made good.

Everything is ready for your family
when they return from Manchuria.

I'm sure they'll be happy.

I don't believe
that they're alive.

It's been over five years
since the war ended.

They would've been
back home by now.

But I hear there are still many
Japanese stuck in Manchuria.

I'm prepared to make
a life on my own now.

I also run a small
trading company.

No more black market
dealings for me!

Very good, and you
are still so young.

My youth helped.

And my experience in battle
in the Philippines also helped.

My only regret is that
Yuu didn't make it back.

Please don't mention him anymore.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't be bringing
up painful memories.

No. Talking to you is
like talking to my own son.

There were many things
Yuu wanted to do in life.

I'm sure Yuu will be happy
if you lived for him, too.

I came back in Yuu's place.

I want to do all I
can to help you.

Please don't hesitate
to ask me for favors!

But... I came here today
to ask for a favor.

I want to marry Hatsuko.

I don't need an
answer right away.

I just wanted you
to know how I feel.

I know that she
was engaged to Yuu.

He talked to me
about her all the time.

I went to war without
ever having loved anyone.

Listening to him speak of
Hatsuko made me envious.

Yuu said Hatsuko
was his ideal...

I didn't really believe
how wonderful she was.

I didn't take him seriously.

But after listening
to him for so long,

I began to believe him.
She became my ideal, too.

Being at the front may have
had something to do with it.

Thinking about Hatsuko
kept me alive.

I know you must
think I'm being silly.

Before I knew it,

Hatsuko began to
occupy all my thoughts.

But she was just an
image in my dreams.

When I came home and
met Hatsuko for the first time...

Please stop this!

I want you to stop this nonsense!

Hatsuko.

Why are you letting
him go on and on?

You think this is all nonsense?

I don't know anything about you!

I don't like you talking
about me like that!

I came here so that you'd get
to know me, and how I feel.

I just want you
to think about it.

I don't ever plan
on marrying anyone!

Just before Yuu died,

he asked me to take care
of you if I returned to Japan.

He really asked me to!

Thank you for your
kind offer, but I decline.

I won't give up.

I have worked
hard to become rich,

just so I could ask
for Hatsuko's hand.

I'll do anything to get
Hatsuko to know me.

I'd like to come over
from time to time.

Please help me!

Welcome home.

I got a good price on squid today,
so let's make shiokara.

It's best to peddle
the fish while it's still fresh.

- Ask Tei to help us out.
- Okay.

Hello, Mr. Kawamura.

I guess selling fish
is a lot of work.

I've been staying at
an inn near the ocean.

You didn't go back to Tokyo?

I looked at some land
for sale in this area, too.

I found a tract of land for
sale near the train station.

The area will be
prime real estate soon.

This area isn't good
for running a business.

No other stores will
develop back here.

You'll never experience
business growth here.

Other businesses
will draw customers,

and they'll buy your fish, too.

There isn't enough
pedestrian traffic here.

I know that.

But this was the
only area I could afford.

I've decided to
buy that tract of land.

In a year or so,
the value should go up.

You deal in real estate, too?

I can lease that land
to you if you'd like.

You will do a lot more
business by the train station.

I want to buy it now
before the prices go up.

I'm satisfied with this location.

After all, I'm just a
woman running a business.

Then I'll just hold on
to it undeveloped.

In a few years,
I'll turn it over for a big profit.

I'll visit you again soon.

Please let me know if
you're interested in relocating.

I'll be glad to lease it to you.

Bye.

Did he really buy that land?

Why does he have so much money?

He gives me the creeps.

Times sure have changed.

A young man like that can make
big land deals single-handedly.

Maybe we owe it
all to losing the war,

and the concept of
freedom and democracy.

Episode 236

In the spring of 1951,
there was still no word from Hitoshi,

who had quit his
retail job in Tokyo.

Oshin and Hatsuko
were working hard,

and their business
was growing a little.

But everyone was very
worried about Hitoshi.

I'd like to stop peddling fish
out of the three-wheeler,

and just concentrate
on the store, but...

Our store sales
haven't been enough.

Maybe Kawamura was right...
We need a better location.

Our business started out
from peddling fish.

We have a lot
of faithful clients.

How can I ever give
you a better life than this?

You'll miss out on your
chances for marriage.

Once can't get rich
selling fish and vegetables...

No wonder Hitoshi left us.

It's enough if it's just me.

Once I put Tei through college,

I'll just have
myself to look after.

I thought you had a bigger dream?

You wanted to stop renting,
and own a big store.

We were poor and miserable
during the war and after the war.

But now we're free
to do what we want!

We can run our business
any way we want,

and you wanted to
work towards success.

I felt that way at one time,

but Nozomi has
gone his own way,

and Hitoshi didn't
want to sell fish.

There isn't much I
can do on my own.

But this way,
I could pay for your wedding.

But Mother...

That made me feel better.

Eventually I will
quit peddling fish.

I'm back again.

Mother is at the beach
buying fish to sell.

I came to see you.

I came on business...

What do you want?

Please forget about me.

I'm not worthy of marriage.

After the war, I worked
near an American base,

and the American
soldiers were my customers...

I was a prostitute.

So don't ever come
to see me again.

I don't care about any of that.
It's all in the past.

I have my share of
skeletons in my closet, too.

It's more strange to have led a
decent life after that terrible war!

You had your reasons
for doing what you did.

We all went over the edge.

We not only sold our bodies,
but our souls, too.

That's what the war did to us!

It was no one's fault.
It was the war!

Yuu starved to death in the jungle,
and the rest of us who survived...

Hitoshi's got scars
from the war, too!

Those of us who survived
suffered the most!

Let's stop feeling
sorry for ourselves.

Let's cut ourselves off
from the memories of war!

I'll be in Nagoya for
a while on business.

I'll come and look in on you.
You'll let me do that, won't you?

So you told him?

I thought he'd get
over me if he heard it...

But it didn't faze him.

He said we all wear
scars from the war.

He said it's the scourge
of our generation.

Kawamura has suffered, too.

Maybe you two
can make a go of it.

I'm glad you told him!

Don't worry about me.
Just do what you want.

We're running a little late today.
We'd better hurry.

Are you one of the
Tanokura family?

I want to see Hitoshi's mother.

I'm Hitoshi's mother.
Do you know him?

He's been causing
me a lot of trouble.

He won't leave.
Will you take him back?

Where is he?

He's at my apartment in Nagoya.
Will you come and get him?

He calls himself a broker,
but all he does is leech off women!

He owes me ¥30,000.
I want it back.

I don't know what you
and Hitoshi have going,

but it doesn't concern me.

Oh, come on!
You're his mother!

Save your breath.
I'm not going to get him.

I don't even want him back!

You can do what
you like with him.

- You...!
- Wait!

Is he really living
at your place?

Yes.

Hitoshi.

She's gone off to her job.

Shave off that beard!
I hardly recognize you.

Let's get you ready to go home.

You want me to sell fish again?

You want me to sell
dirt covered vegetables?

What else can you do?

You left home six months ago.

Were you able to do
anything on your own?

At least, you learned
that life isn't that easy.

It was worth leaving home.

Business begins from
selling a single fish,

or a single stalk of radish!

One sells one fish today,

and think about
selling two tomorrow.

Then three the next day...
Four the next, and so on.

That's how business grows!

You can't go up the
stairwell in a single bound.

Isn't that what
business is all about?

If you don't want
to come home with me,

then come home on your own.

Make sure you come home.

Come home...
and let's start all over again.

How long are you
going to wait for Hatsuko?

You haven't even eaten dinner!

Where could she have gone?

I'm going to bed.

I'm sorry to come home so late.

You must be hungry.
I waited to have dinner with you.

Hitoshi is all right.

He has no intention
of coming home?

We can drag him home,
but that won't do him any good.

And there will be hard
feelings between the two of you.

I want him to come
home on his own.

If he doesn't come home,
let's give up on him.

- Lock up and let's go!
- Okay.

Mother! Wait.

- What is it?
- Look!

Hitoshi has come
home on his own.

Let me drive!

That's why I came home.

Hatsuko, you stay home.
Take these bags in for me.

Let's go, Mother!

Hold on tight!

Episode 237

What are you doing at home?

Welcome home!

What's going on?
Did you take the day off?

No.

Mother went out by herself?

She's with Hitoshi.

That's why I'm making
Hitoshi's favorite dinner tonight.

- He's back?
- Yeah.

- Is he really home?!
- Yes.

You always told me
to go on to college.

Even after the war,
you'd lecture me about it.

But I believed
that my own ability

was the only thing
I needed to make it.

The fact that I
volunteered for the Navy,

and was the first in my class to
qualify for the Kamikaze squadron

gave me a lot of confidence.

But after the war,
nobody cared about that.

Even the job I got in Tokyo,

without an education,
I had no future there.

They put me in
the delivery section.

All I did was sort the
packages for delivery.

All the other guys my age...

Just because they
were college graduates,

they'd come to work in suits,
and had important jobs.

I still believed I could
do things on my own.

Then I met this man in a bar.

He and I started a
brokerage business.

And we made money.

But we ended up
buying stolen goods,

and we were swindled
and we failed...

You came home because
you had no other choice?

I guess it might seem that way.

But I didn't come
home because I had to.

I now know that working at
a respectable job is important.

That's why I want
to start all over.

I want to make it
through hard work,

even if I don't
have an education!

If I don't, I'd be
regretting that I didn't get

a good education
for the rest of my life.

You can call me a
coward for coming back.

But I want to see if I can do it.

I want to see how far I can
go even without an education.

Hatsuko and I do
very well on our own.

I don't think we can increase
our sales here even if you help us.

You know that,
and that's why you left.

But if you're willing
to stay and help,

you'll have to find out how
we can increase our profits.

Otherwise, you'd just
be wasting your time.

You realize that, don't you?

If not having an education
bothers you that much,

you have to be ready
to do at least that much.

I'll make money for us!

If money is what it takes
to win respect, I'll do it.

Hello.

I'm sorry to come
without calling you first.

I'm surprised that you
came all the way out here!

I need to ask a favor of you...

Let's sit down.

What can I do to help you?

You mentioned that you
bought some property

near the train
station in our town.

Will you lease it to us?

Hitoshi has come home,

and we want him to help us
to expand our business

at a new, viable location.

I don't even know if
we can afford the lease...

But if Hitoshi can
make a go of it,

I'll be able to leave
the Tanokura house.

And if you're still
willing to marry me...

I'll gladly give that
land to Mrs. Tanokura.

That's why I bought that land.

I lived, and Yuu died.

I wanted to do something
for her, and for Yuu.

I'll be more than happy
to give her the property.

But you're a different
matter altogether.

I'm not trying to
be self-righteous.

But I don't want to
be seen as a man

who is trying to win
you over with money.

I didn't mean it that way...

You still love Yuu.

That's why you're willing to
sacrifice yourself for the Tanokuras.

Mr. Kawamura...

In any case, I'll turn the
land over to Mrs. Tanokura.

That'll make me
feel better, too...

I've suffered for five years,

for having survived,
and for letting Yuu perish...

This will help to
atone for that sin.

If you'd just sign these papers,

I'll have the property
transferred to your name.

I don't understand...

You don't have
to do this for us.

It's my duty to do
this as a survivor.

If Yuu had come home,
he'd be doing the same for you.

But...

Think of this as Yuu's keepsake,
and accept this for me.

If you insist,
but I can't just accept it.

It might take five or 10 years,
but I'll pay you back.

If that's what you want.

In any case, I'll sign
the land over to you.

I'm glad I could be of help.

I have no family to speak of.

And I've devoted my
life to making money,

but I have no one
to spend it on.

If I can make you happy,
it'll make it all worthwhile.

For a money hound like me,
it's a salvation.

Sorry to have stayed so late.

Hatsuko.

I'll wait for you, until the day you
can love someone other than Yuu.

Bye.

I have a registered
letter for you.

- Here you go.
- Thank you.

Mother.

There's a registered letter
for you from Mr. Kawamura.

Have you seen the
newspaper this morning?

No. What is it?

[Moneylender Murdered]

It can't be!
It must be some mistake!

Look at the picture...
It's Mr. Kawamura.

He was a loan shark and
a hard-nosed one at that.

One of his clients killed him...

He survived the war,
and lost his family in Manchuria...

His relatives were
very cold towards him.

The bitterness he carried inside
made him turn to money lending.

If it weren't for the war,

he would have lived a
peaceful life like everyone else.

The war made him like that...
The poor man.

Just like it killed Yuu...
the war killed Mr. Kawamura.

He's a casualty of the war!

He sent this to you...

Kawamura had sent Oshin the deed
to the property near the station.

Signing over the
property to Oshin.

Kawamura had wanted to do
this out of the feeling of guilt

for having watched Yuu died.

The war had changed his life, too.

Oshin buried Kawamura's
unclaimed body

next to Yuu's empty grave.

He had a tough time...

He could only believe in money.

I never want to go
through another war!

Two lives were
brought to ruin by war,

Oshin felt pity for both of them.

But the land that
Kawamura had left to Oshin

was to be the start
of a new life for her.

Episode 238

In 1951, Mr. Kawamura,
Yuu's friend was murdered.

The property that
he'd given to Oshin

was to offer her an opportunity
to start a new business.

Four years passed by...

It's been 10 years since
Yuu died in the Philippines...

Soon we'll be celebrating

Yuu and his father's
13th-year memorial...

Time passes by so quickly.
No wonder I'm old...

I'm sure Yuu and Mr. Kawamura
are trading stories in the afterlife.

Mr. Kawamura's parents
couldn't be found?

No, Hatsuko and I claimed
his ashes and buried him.

His relatives appeared
after his death

to file claims on the
money he left behind.

But none of them
would take his ashes.

People sure are selfish...

Hitoshi didn't show up.

It's Yuu's memorial,

but he said he had
important business to attend to.

That's how he is!

He's very serious
about business.

But to whom does he owe that
business and the success we have?

He should come
and visit his grave.

Mother...

That land was left to
me by Mr. Kawamura.

But he did it as
a gesture towards Yuu.

I consider that
property a gift from my son.

Hitoshi doesn't seem
to understand that.

I'm sure he does.

He's worked hard to
expand the Tanokura Store.

You two are always
giving him too much credit.

- She's so hard on him!
- Yes.

We're all happy that
Hitoshi is doing so well.

How are things going with you?

I still don't know
if I'm good or not,

but I intend to continue as long as my
pottery teacher doesn't throw me out.

I guess you're pretty good,

since he hasn't disowned you in
the five years that you've been there.

For your 60th birthday,

we'll all be drinking out of sake
cups that I'll have made myself.

I look forward to it.

Did your master
give you the day off?

It's a special occasion.

Good. We have a lot
of stories to catch up on.

Welcome!

You all went to
visit the grave site?

It's Yuu's memorial anniversary.

We didn't see you there.

I couldn't get away.

Welcome.

I didn't go to college,

so I have to work
harder to win respect.

I want to show
everybody that I can do it,

even though I don't
have a college education.

You're doing just
fine running this store.

Here is today's orders,

and I have an order for a
wedding reception tomorrow.

For a party of 100!

Write it all down so
I won't forget anything.

I need it when I go
to buy our supplies.

You still go out and
buy all the stuff yourself?

You need experience for that.

Hisa is gone now,

but there are a lot of people
I know from the old days.

I still buy vegetables
directly from the farmers, too.

They're cheap and fresh.

She still drive the
truck by herself.

I want her to stop,
but she won't listen.

Buying is key to a
successful business.

I can't trust young people
to do a good job yet.

Let's have tea.

Welcome home.

Yuri, are you enjoying
your work here?

Yes, thank you.

I'll prepare dinner tonight.
Go help in the store.

I'll make some hot water.

I'll do that.

I have to change.

- Yuri.
- Yes?

I'll give you a hand when
it's less buy in the store.

Nozomi is here today,
so I'll cook dinner.

- Go on out to the store.
- Okay.

Yuri hasn't changed at all.

She was 17 when she
first came here to work.

It's been three years.

Since Tei left for
college last year,

Yuri has been like
a daughter to me.

Her mother died,
and her father remarried.

That's why she came to us,

but she's cheerful and
she's a very good worker.

She's very close to Hatsuko, too.

Hatsuko told me that Yuri
reminds her of her early days here.

I can't help but
remember when I was

working in a household
back in the old days...

I want to keep her here
until she gets married.

Isn't she your type?

Oh, come on!

Who knows when I
can afford to get married.

You and Hitoshi are 26.
You should be thinking about it.

All Hitoshi thinks
about is business.

He is the eldest son now.

He doesn't want to burden you
with a new wife in the house.

Hitoshi isn't one
to think like that!

I had my share of
in-law problems.

Now I'm at an age when I'm
ready to be a mother-in-law.

I hate getting old!

You gave me the wrong change!

- I'm sorry! How much?
- It's short by ¥10.

¥10? Thank you!

Be careful.

Welcome.

Welcome.

I haven't had your
home cooking in ages.

There's a lot more.

Cooked clams?

Have some sake.

Thanks.

It's like a war out there
at supper time, isn't it?

We sold out of sashimi.

I think we can buy
more fresh fish.

Many working men buy
expensive cuts to take home.

The economy is
getting better now.

I guess I can start buying
differently from now on.

People are starting to buy

very expensive pieces of
pottery from my master, too.

There are a lot more
people with money now.

The country is getting richer.

We don't want to end up
selling on fish and vegetables!

There you go again...

Why complain? We do fine
just selling fish and vegetables.

We have more than
100 tsubo of land here,

and we're located
on prime real estate!

There are better
uses for our lot here.

It's such a waste.

Stop it. We'll just keep
on doing what we do best.

There she goes...

We can build you a new house on
our lot here once you get married.

I have some money
set aside for you, too.

So don't get greedy
and start taking chances!

Mother doesn't know how fast
the world is changing out there.

All he ever does is
call me old-fashioned!

I don't know what he's thinking.

I'm going to Tokyo
for a few days.

So please take
care of things here.

Hitoshi.

I'm not going there
to play, but to study.

But, Hitoshi...

I'm 26. I want to do
things on my own.

Let's have a drink.

Sorry to put you out like this.

Never mind.
I'll get you some water.

It's about Hitoshi...

Never mind him!

He's still feeling bad about
not having gone to college.

I'm ready to let him
go out on his own.

If that's what he really wants.

Don't you worry about it.

Hatsuko.

Is something wrong?

No. I'm just going
to the bathroom.

It was 1955. The war had
been over for 10 years now,

and Japan was changing rapidly.

The Tanokura Store
was changing, too.

And the family was also

about to face some
new problems as well.

Episode 239

- Welcome home.
- I'm home.

You must be tired.

Where's Hitoshi?

He's getting ready to go out.

- Where is he going?
- To Tokyo.

He told you.

He said he was
taking the night train.

He's stopping off
at Nagoya first.

Mother!

Welcome home.

You know what time
I get back each morning!

Why didn't you help me unload the
truck before getting ready to leave?

I had changed into
my suit already.

Jiro and Isao will
be coming in soon.

Let them do it.

You want me to just leave
the fish in the sun until then?

The fish will all spoil by
the time they both come.

- I'll help you.
- No.

Hatsuko and I
can do it ourselves.

I'm just upset at Hitoshi for
going off to Nagoya and Tokyo!

Who knows for what
reason he is going!

Mother...

I'd meant to just let him go

without asking any
questions about it.

But he should still
be more helpful to us!

Give me a break!

Why can't you just
send me off nicely?

Enjoy your stay.

Send him off with a smile.
Don't let him leave angry.

Sorry for not helping.

Please look after Mother
and the store for me.

What business do
you have in Tokyo?

I need to see some new sights.

Being cooped up here
in this country town

makes one lose sight
of what's really going on.

You're coming back, aren't you?

Of course. I'll be back
in four or five days.

You've pulled a disappearing
act in Tokyo before.

Don't forget to get
Mother a present.

No. She'll just yell at
me for being extravagant.

She doesn't mean it
when she complains.

Be careful.

Both Ken and Taka are dead,

so there's no one in Tokyo
for me to send presents to.

I'm sorry to be leaving
like this when we're so busy,

but I'll work hard
when I get back.

- Okay.
- I'll go now.

- Take care.
- Bye.

- Take care.
- Take care.

Let's get this done.

Come and help us, Hatsuko!

You haven't eaten yet?

I wanted to wait to eat with you.

You sure do work hard!

You get up early and
go out to buy all that fish.

Having that truck sure
makes things easier.

When I used to
peddle out of a cart,

I'd have to walk that
distance to and from the beach.

Young people nowadays...

Don't say that!
The times have changed.

You always say that.

We have other problems
to deal with now.

The days of being able
to sell anything are over.

Now the competition
to sell is great.

Hitoshi is trying to figure out

how we can survive
in such a business climate.

I'm not complaining about
Hitoshi not working hard.

He's serious about business,
and he studies a lot.

But he's not like us...

He is only interested
in making quick profits.

That's only natural
for a businessman.

He's set to inherit
this store from you.

You shouldn't be complaining.

Right after the war,
when we didn't have anything,

I worked hard being
a black marketeer.

I think Hitoshi
took that to heart...

I have no right to
be criticizing him.

As his mother,
maybe I'm at fault.

Mother...

Yuu was always such a sweet boy.

But Hitoshi...

I told you not to
compare Hitoshi with Yuu.

Hitoshi has got a lot
of good qualities, too.

You have no choice,
Hitoshi is your heir.

So believe in him!

Okay?

I'm sorry, I shouldn't
have complained.

It's been a while since
you've been home,

but you're the only one
I can complain to.

I've betrayed your expectations,
and I'm out doing what I want.

Listening to you complain
is the least I can do.

Thanks.

Hello.

What's going on?

We were supposed to
meet on the train tonight.

Why did you call
me to meet you now?

Well... I wanted to see
you sooner, that's all.

In Tokyo, I'll be with your
father the whole time.

We won't have any
time for each other.

Don't worry.
My parents trust you.

And I took a room in
the same hotel as you.

Welcome.

- I'll have a lemon tea.
- Okay.

I'm surprised you
were able to leave.

You're busy at your
store, aren't you?

It's my mother's store.
She handles everything.

Did you tell her
about the seminar?

No, she'd press me with questions,

so I just told her that
I was going to Tokyo.

I'm impressed!

I wish you'd tell her about us.

I know, but timing is important.

My father has already checked
up on the Tanokura store.

He says the location is good,

and to have 100 tsubo of land
is important for future expansion.

That's why he has
agreed to us marrying.

Does he know I haven't
had much schooling?

He's checked up on that, too.

My father has a
grammar school education.

He apprenticed in
Osaka at an early age,

and he built up his clothing
business from scratch.

I should learn from him.

He says the future
is all up to you.

That's why he signed
you up for this seminar.

So please study hard!

I'm interested in the seminar,

but I'm worried about being together
with your father all that time.

I don't want to give
a bad impression.

Don't worry. Have more
confidence in yourself.

If it all goes well,
my father will sponsor you.

So try hard, for my sake, too.

I will.

What shall we do until
it's time for our train?

I mended your kimono,

and I got you some
new underwear, too.

Thank you.

Mother wants you to
have some spending money.

No. I get an allowance
from my pottery teacher now.

Take it. She wants
you to have it.

I hope you don't
get upset, but...

Won't it be hard for you to
stay after Hitoshi marries?

You should think about
getting married, too.

I've decided to stay
with Mother until the end.

Maybe so, but Hitoshi
won't be single forever.

I know that.

But maybe I can get
along with his wife.

Who knows what kind
of girl he will marry.

It might be too late for you then.

Don't worry.

He's chosen someone
just right for us.

He has someone?

Not so loud!

You know who it is?

Don't say anything yet,
Mother doesn't know.

I see. If you approve
of her, Mother will, too.

I will tell you once
Hitoshi breaks it to us.

Please give Mother my best.

She'll be home shortly!

Yuri, thanks for everything.

Your cooking has
sure gotten better.

Hatsuko has been teaching me.

She's learned to cook
the Tanokura way.

She's one of us now!

Well then.

Thanks. That's enough.

I think driving makes you stiff.

I guess so.

Driving takes a lot out of me.

You should let someone
else do the driving.

Everybody is too busy.

I don't want you to get sick.

You're the only one
who worries about me.

Yuri. Better take your
bath before it gets cold.

That feels much better.
Thanks.

Bathe now and get to bed.

I'll do that.

I get to sleep well because Yuri
always gives me a good massage.

How do you feel about Yuri?

I think she's very
nice and sweet.

- A rare find nowadays.
- You're right.

She would make
Hitoshi a good wife.

I know you think highly of Yuri,
but Hitoshi is the one to decide.

He'd never go for her!

What if he tells you
he wants to marry her?

I'm telling you this because Hitoshi
and Yuri are no longer just strangers.

I wanted to know
how you felt about it.

I had been noticing
it for a while now,

and my suspicions
have been confirmed!

You have proof of this?

I wouldn't mention it
if I had any doubts.

I thought you should know
before Hitoshi breaks the news.

I think Yuri would make
Hitoshi a good wife.

This revelation was
a surprise to Oshin.

She had never given the
matter any thought at all.

Now it came to
her as a big shock.

Episode 240

You saw Hitoshi going
into Yuri's room?

I'd noticed that about
them a month ago...

When I got up to
go to the bathroom,

I heard a man's voice
coming from Yuri's room.

It really surprised me.

I didn't think that she'd
do something like that.

I wanted to see who this man was,
so I waited until he came out.

I was doubly surprised
when it was Hitoshi.

I'd wanted to confront
Yuri with what I'd seen,

but I decided to wait
until I had definite proof.

Since then, I've seen him going
into her room on many occasions.

Why didn't you tell me?

I'd thought about
telling you sooner,

but Hitoshi is already 26.

It's not that strange
that such things happen.

Besides, if Yuri is
in love with Hitoshi,

it's only natural
that this happened.

I understand.
I'll talk to Yuri tonight.

Wait.

It's better if you talked
to Hitoshi about it.

You'd only be putting
Yuri on the spot!

That Hitoshi...
Enjoying himself in Tokyo.

He better take responsibility
for what he's done!

Wait till he gets home!

Thank you for the bath.

Shall I put the fire out
under the bath?

Never mind.
Thanks for working so hard.

- Good night.
- Good night.

- Yuri.
- Mother!

Please check the doors
before going to bed.

It's just women here tonight.

I will.

It's not her fault!

Don't do anything until
Hitoshi tells you about it himself.

He's my own son,
but I can't figure Hitoshi out.

I have no idea why
he went to Tokyo.

It's good for him to see

how business is in
Tokyo once in a while.

What's there for him
to learn in Tokyo?

We have our own ways of
running a business here.

To sell fresh fish and
produce at a good price.

What other ways are there?

About women, too.
He doesn't have to sneak around!

If they love each other,
let them marry!

Hatsuko.

I'm sure Hitoshi wants to.

But he knows how you feel,

so he's afraid to
mention it to you yet.

He thinks you'll oppose.

Of course!
He can do a lot better.

Mother... You've changed.

You weren't like this before...

When Father stopped Yuu
and me from getting married,

you stood up for me.
It made me so happy.

Now that our business has
grown and we have some money,

you seem to have changed.

I think Yuri is a very nice girl.

She has worked for us
for three years now,

and she's never acted badly to us,
no matter what we said to her.

She's very sweet and gentle.

People are funny...

My mother-in-law in Saga strongly
opposed me marrying her son,

and it made me so angry!

Maybe we got married because
she opposed our marriage so much.

Now I'm sounding just
like my old mother-in-law.

Yuri is very nice,
and I like her.

But it's just that Hitoshi has had
so many good marriage offers.

I know that Hitoshi
isn't a great catch.

Someone who knows our family well
will make the best wife for him.

And she gets along
so well with you, too.

Hitoshi isn't wrong
in choosing her.

Maybe Hitoshi has
made a great choice!

You'll let them marry?

Let's just leave
things be for awhile.

I'm sure Hitoshi will
mention it sooner or later.

I'm so glad!

I pondered over
telling you about it at all.

I know you don't
approve of immorality.

I was just worried
about how you'd react.

If Hitoshi surprised you by
telling you about it himself.

You're right.

You know how
upset I was just now.

We probably would've had
a big fight if Hitoshi was here.

I'm glad you told me.

You're welcome.

What if I'd opposed
their idea of marriage.

Yuri would have
been terribly hurt.

That's right!

We have no choice anyway,
so let's be happy for them.

Yuri may be too gentle
for our retail business,

but she'll be a
good homemaker.

Hitoshi will run the store anyway.
Besides, you're still very healthy.

I think Yuri is perfect
for the Tanokura family.

I never thought about
Hitoshi's marriage.

Now it's suddenly upon us!

The truck is all clean now!

Thanks.

- Good morning!
- Morning.

You sure are pretty.

Let's go.

Please be more careful
about what you say!

- Yuri has gotten prettier.
- Mother!

It's funny. I feel more
loving towards her

now that I know she'll
be marrying my son.

Please be careful.

Bye.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I wasn't expecting
you to be here.

I came when I heard
you were coming.

She just wants to shop in Tokyo!

We arrived last night,
but you just got in.

You must be tired.

No. I showered and took a nap.

Thank you for all your help.

I really wanted you
to attend this seminar.

It's been 10 years
since the war ended.

Japan is facing a bright future.

Systems of management
are changing, too.

We must keep up with the changes!
I want you to study very hard.

I'll do my best.

You two should talk
about business later.

Let's talk about Michiko.

That's why I came all
the way from Nagoya.

We're getting along just fine.

If Mr. Tanokura
intends to marry you,

he has to come to us
with a formal offer.

You two can't just keep
seeing each other like this.

- Isn't that so?
- Yes...

We have three boys,
and Michiko is our only girl.

We'd wanted to find
her an adoptive husband,

but parents can't
always have their say.

We live in a democracy now.

Before the war,
parents had more say.

There you go again!

She's precious to us,

and we're letting you have her
because we're impressed with you.

We'd like to offer you as
much support as you need.

That's why we want
to meet your mother.

We want to tell her how we feel.

It's strange that you still
haven't told her about Michiko.

We've raised her in a way
that we can be proud of her.

Isn't that why you
want to marry her?

Timing is important
for this kind of talk.

We shouldn't have to
beg him to marry her!

If your mother won't approve,

I'll have you both forget
that there ever was anything!

Mother!

Mothers tend to get this way...

Michiko is important,
but this seminar is, too!

This could change
your whole life.

You can garnish
a dish with greens.

You can make foods
look and taste better.

Thank you for all your work.

We're done for the day.

Dinner will be ready soon.

This is for Hatsuko,
and this is for Yuri.

There was a sale on,

so I bought blouses
for both of you.

See if you like it.

Go on, open it.

It's cute!

May I really keep it?

It's for your nightly massages,
and you're such a good worker.

Thank you so much!

Put it up against you,
so we can see.

Looks great!

Oshin was beginning to
see Yuri as Hitoshi's bride.

But while all this was going on,

Hitoshi was secretly
arranging to marry someone else.

Episode 241

Hitoshi hadn't told his mother
why he was going to Tokyo.

He returned about
five days later.

You'd better get to bed.
Tomorrow is an early day.

Yes.

I'll be doing some sewing.
Call me if you need me.

It's Hitsohi.

I'll be right there!

Welcome home.

- I'm home.
- Welcome home.

I'm so tired.

We didn't make a bath tonight.

You should've called.

We had no idea when
you'd be coming home.

Shall I make a bath for you now?

No. I'll wipe myself down later.

What about dinner?

I ate when I switched
trains in Nagoya.

- Bring me a beer.
- Okay.

What's this?

It's a present.
Slippers.

A gift? This is so unusual...

You should accept it graciously!

This is for Hatsuko,
and this one is for Yuri.

I got you both handbags.

Is an earthquake
coming or something?

It's not often that
I get to Tokyo.

This one is too fancy for me.

That's why men
shouldn't shop for women!

I had a woman
pick the gifts for me.

You were with a woman?

I do have a girlfriend or two...

She has poor taste!

That style is popular this year!

What were you doing in Tokyo?

You didn't just go
there to get us gifts.

What I did there just
might change my life.

- Here you go.
- Thanks.

Hitoshi got this for you.

I have important
things to tell you.

We'll be going then...

No. I don't mind
if you two listen.

I want to talk about
management systems for our store.

I went to Tokyo to
attend a seminar.

At first, I didn't have any
idea what it was all about,

but I wanted to
learn some new ideas.

What I heard opened up my eyes.

It's a revolutionary
idea for retail!

A self-service store.

We do fine just the way we are.
Our sales are growing.

We can't just sit back
and be satisfied.

We'll be left behind
by all the changes!

We need to get more
aggressive in sales.

I've heard about
this self-service.

But in the retail business,

we have to show heart and
sincerity to our customers.

We need to deal
directly with the customers.

We want to be able to hand over
their purchases directly to them.

That's the nice
part about retail.

We own 100 tsubo of land here.

If we utilize it fully
into a self-service store,

we can sell a lot more
than fish and produce.

If we put in a cash register,

we can save on personnel
and operating costs, too.

We can sell a whole
variety of things,

and our profits will
increase dramatically!

No more going around
taking orders door-to-door.

Hitoshi.

That's time consuming,
and if we stop it,

we can sell more
goods at a lower price.

We won't have to
bow down to people.

We will just sell
better things for less,

and customers will come to us.

It's time for us
to rethink things!

I have my own ways
of doing business.

And it's served us
well all this time!

You're all hyped up
after this seminar.

No matter what you say,
I won't change.

So don't waste your breath on me.

This is my dream!

My life's dream...

That's enough!

You plan to run our business into
the ground with your strange ideas?!

I've operated many businesses
ever since I was very young.

Earthquakes and wars
have closed me down.

Now, finally, I run my
business successfully.

My decades of trying
are finally paying off.

Even if you are my son,

I won't let you do
anything to jeopardize it!

I'm going to bed.

I know how
frustrated you must be.

There isn't much
profit in fish and produce.

I don't blame you
for having dreams,

but Mother has worked hard
to build up this business for us.

She is already 55.
She's too old for adventures.

This is her store.
I have no say in it!

That's not true!

She's done it all for you!

She wants to build it up
so you can take over.

Please try to understand!

You're still up?

Hitoshi has gone to bed.

We didn't get around
to talking about Yuri.

Hitoshi's mind is too full
of this self-service business.

He didn't even speak to Yuri.
I feel so sorry for her...

Are all men like that
when it comes to their jobs?

Maybe I should
attend this seminar, too.

What are you saying?

There must be something to it

for Hitoshi to get
so excited about it.

I don't have any dreams
of changing my ways.

But if I don't know about things,

Hitoshi and I won't
be able to communicate.

And Hitoshi wouldn't
understand me.

That's true.

I wonder who got Hitoshi
interested in all this?

It's his youth, and that's
what's nice about it.

Remember that notice for a seminar
that came to me a while back?

From a cash register maker.

- I threw that away.
- I see.

Then I'll ask around,
I'm sure there are others.

Don't tell Hitoshi about this.

Okay.

We'll hold off on discussing
Yuri's situation for a while.

We'll wait until Hitoshi
settles back down.

Marriage wouldn't
be right away anyway.

- Shall we get to bed?
- Yes.

- I'm off.
- Take care.

Hello, this is the
Tanokura Store.

Thanks for all your help in Tokyo.

My mother is strongly
opposed to the self-service idea.

She doesn't have a
good grasp of the times.

No, I have given up.

But now isn't the time to
be discussing our situation.

We have to get her to
agree to our idea first.

Don't worry.

She'll come around to it,
so be patient until then.

Thank you! We will be
talking to you again.

Mother is late. It's almost noon.

I hope she hasn't
been in an accident.

She is probably just
having tea somewhere.

I want her to stop
driving that truck.

I worry every day!

But it means a lot to her to be able to
go on her own to get fish and produce.

That's her!

I got cabbage today
at a good price.

It's a bumper crop
for cabbage this year.

I'll be going to Kyoto tomorrow.

You know, for that seminar.
It's being held in Kyoto,

and I'll get to tour one of those
self-service stores there, too.

Tell Hitoshi I went off
to see a sick friend.

The next day,
Oshin left for Kyoto.

It was to bring yet
another change in her life.

[Tanokura Store]

Welcome! Welcome!

Thank you!

Welcome!

Thank you.

Welcome!

Don't you feel well?

- What's the matter?
- Are you okay?

I'm all right.

Don't scare us like that.

Come and help us
out in the store.

I'm sorry.

Did something happen in Kyoto?

Things are too hectic
out in our store...

Maybe the age of
self-service is here.

Shall we go out for a drink?

Yes.

You can go home now.

So that's what you
were doing in Kyoto?

Self-service stores
might be good,

but it costs big money
to get it started.

We could never do it.

If you're serious about it,

I have someone who is
willing to put up the money.

My fiancé's father will help us.

I have someone I intend to marry.
We'll talk about it tonight.

Episode 242

Marriage?

Do you realize
what you are doing?

I'm 26. I'm old
enough to get married.

Look.

I met her at a
ski lodge at New Year's.

She is very nice.
A graduate of junior college.

She and I get along really well,

and her parents
are good to me, too.

Her father manufactures
clothes in Nagoya.

He has taken
a liking to me, too.

But he's a little critical
of our business here.

He says we're foolish for
just selling fish and produce

at such a prime
location like this.

It's none of his business!

We have been doing
just fine until now.

Yes, but he says we should
better utilize the location.

He says it's a waste
to hire so many workers,

and still be so busy.

I'm sure you found all this out at
the seminar you attended in Kyoto.

Michiko's father...

Mr. Kawabe is willing to
put up the necessary money.

He'll also set us up with
wholesalers of other goods

we can sell at our store.

No, thanks!

The man is Michiko's father.

It wouldn't be like
borrowing from a money lender.

He wants his daughter to marry into
a prosperous household and business.

He's thinking of it
as his daughter's dowry.

You want to marry
this girl for the money?

Mother!

Is that the kind of man you are?

Is that how you think of me?

I love Michiko!

I'm not marrying her
for her father's money!

It's just that I've been embarrassed
about talking to you about Michiko,

and that's why I mentioned the
self-service concept to you first.

What about Yuri?

Mother...

How will you take responsibility!

You think you can
really marry this Michiko?

Just you think about it!
I won't allow any impropriety!

Mother has been looking forward
to having Yuri become your bride.

She thinks Yuri will
make a good home for you.

You love her, don't you?

The store can remain as is.

There's no need
to marry a rich girl.

Just make a good
home with Yuri.

- Yuri.
- Yes?

Can we talk after you're
done cleaning up after dinner?

Yes.

Hitoshi...

Did something happen
between you and your mother?

She wants to
talk to me tonight...

Does she know about us?

Both she and Hatsuko
know about us.

Mother wants us to marry.

But as I've said to you,

I have another girl
I intend to marry.

I'm willing to give her up
if you really want me to.

I won't try to get out
of our relationship.

Just tell Mother
exactly how you feel.

I'll take full responsibility
for my actions.

Even if I end up selling fish
and produce for the rest of my life.

I've brought it upon myself.

My life isn't worth
much anyway...

There is nothing
between you and Hitoshi?

Hatsuko has seen him going into
your room at night many times.

You don't have to
cover up for him.

It's only natural that he take
full responsibility for his actions.

As his mother, I won't allow
him to cause you unhappiness.

Well, Yuri...

You've been so good to me
over the past three years...

I'm very sorry for having
betrayed your trust in me.

We are not here
accusing you of anything.

We just want to know how
you feel about everything,

so we can determine what to do.

I've never dreamed
of becoming his wife.

Your son has someone
more suited than me.

Are you serious?

I've long resigned
myself to that fact...

I don't think I can
really make him happy.

His heart is not with me.

He has someone else
on his mind now...

And that person can make
his dreams all come true...

That's what he said.

That's why I'm
able to give him up.

So there's nothing...
between us now.

I'd like to resign my job
here effective immediately.

You've done nothing wrong!

You can stay, and you
need not feel ashamed!

I'll try to figure out
what we can do for you.

We want to make it all up to you.

I don't expect you
to do anything for me,

and I have no resentment
towards anyone.

I'm just sorry for
causing you this trouble...

Please... forgive me!

Wait.

Yuri!

Yuri!

Yuri. Yuri!

Please leave me alone.

Hitoshi has become a
very pathetic individual...

I sure didn't raise him that way.

Are you all done talking?

I was hoping that Yuri and I could
settle that matter between ourselves.

Now that you've
come into the picture,

nothing is going to go right.

Shame on you!

You can't blame only me for this.

I never promised
Yuri that I'd marry her.

Be quiet!

We just liked each other!

You've ruined Yuri's
chances for happiness.

Excuses won't help you now!

What do you want me to do?!

I'll marry her if that's
what you want!

I'll take responsibility!

She doesn't want to marry you.
She's disgusted with you!

I see. That's too bad!

Yuri is a good, sweet girl.

I want her to be happy.

I'll do all I can to help her.

I'm willing to help
her out forever!

Children just don't
turn out the way you want...

Where did I go wrong?

It's the times...
It's all a part of this freedom.

I feel so badly for Yuri...

We will never be able
to make it up to her.

We'll do something
to guarantee her future.

Oshin couldn't forgive Hitoshi
for being so callous with Yuri.

Even if it meant severing
her ties with Hitoshi,

Oshin was willing
to keep Yuri with her,

and do her best
to make her happy.

But Yuri was gone
the next morning...

Morning.

Yuri left a note.

She's left me one, too.

She says she can't
remain here in this house.

Episode 243

Hitoshi! Get up!

Yuri is gone.
She's left the house!

Do you know where
she might have gone?

She says she can
no longer stay with us.

Why did she have to
leave so suddenly?

She didn't even leave
a forwarding address.

I guess she can't
bear to see your face!

I'd wanted to have
a talk with her again.

And if she still
wanted to leave,

I'd set her up with a new job,
and a place to live.

That's how I wanted
us to part. As friends.

You're so insensitive!
You broke her heart.

There's no way she
would want to talk to you!

I had no idea she
was taking it so hard...

She left last night
while we were asleep?

I didn't realize she left...

How can you be so heartless?
Who do you think drove her away?

You chased her out of this house!

Did she tell you about any
friends or acquaintances?

No. She didn't tell me
a whole lot about herself.

I will not allow you
to marry this Michiko!

But, Mother...

After what you did to Yuri,
how can you marry someone else?

I don't care how rich she is.

I will not take money from
them to renovate our store!

Mother!

Have you forgotten the problems
we all faced at the end of the war?

We were selling goods
on the black market.

Every time we'd get arrested,

you used to tell us that we'd
have our own store someday.

I haven't forgotten...

I can't forget how it felt.

I'll run a successful business.
No matter what it takes!

This is our big chance...

A new economic
order is in the works.

If we miss our chance now,

we'll just end up selling fish and
produce for the rest of our lives!

Selling fish and vegetables
is fine with me!

Compared to peddling
black market goods,

having this store is
like a big dream!

And you want more?

Tanokura Store is mine!

You will not have
a hand in running it.

And if you don't like it,
then just leave!

Stop it!

You've broken the
heart of an innocent girl,

and you want to
expand the business?

You're not human!

We must find Yuri!
It's all your fault.

Be careful while driving.

I'm sure Yuri will contact us,
so don't worry too much.

I don't think she'll
come back to us.

She was such a nice girl...

Once we find her, I'll do all
I can to make her life easier.

But Hitoshi will never be
able to make up for what he did.

Maybe it's my fault
that Hitoshi is like that...

Making money...
That was our major concern.

Hitoshi grew up
watching me live that way.

It's not just his fault.
It's my fault, too.

Yuri!

Did something happen at home?

Did they send you here?

I have... left my job.

We can't talk out here.

Come on in.

Have a seat.

I'm sorry to trouble you.

I don't have anyone
else I can talk to.

Did you quit or did
they make you quit?

Can I help you patch
things up with them?

No.

I don't plan on
ever going back there.

You have worked
there for three years,

I thought everything
was going well.

What happened anyway?

I won't push it if you
won't want to talk about it.

I hear there are many
large pottery studios here.

I thought you might find
me a job. Maybe as a maid.

I need a live-in job.

I know you can help me.

You didn't talk to Mother
or Hatsuko about this?

Yuri...

I left without telling them...

I understand.

I'm sure you had a
good reason for leaving.

I'll find you a job.

Don't worry about it.
We'll figure something out.

I'm glad you came to me.

I would have
been really worried

if I just got word
that you left suddenly.

Yuri did not come
home that evening.

Oshin was ashamed of her son.

He was acting as
if nothing happened.

- Welcome! Welcome!
- Welcome!

Hello, this is the Tanokura Store.

Mahjong at 7 o'clock?
I will be there.

Welcome!

Thank you.

You smell like fish.

I didn't have time to change.

Why didn't you call me since
you got back from Tokyo?

A lot has happened since then.

My father is wondering if you really
are serious about marrying me.

He's insisting on meeting
your mother soon.

Hold on. The timing
has to be right.

But, Hitoshi...

I told them I'm playing
mahjong tonight.

I don't have to be home early.

So, come on.

- I'm going home tonight.
- Michiko.

Can my father come
over this Sunday?

He's not going there to
plead with your mother.

If we can't be
married, let it be.

I just want to know,
one way or the other!

If you have no intention
of marrying me,

my father will demand
some kind of compensation.

It's only natural that people
are questioning your sincerity.

I'm ready for anything.

That's what I came
to tell you tonight.

- Bye.
- Wait, Michiko.

I'm back.

Welcome home.
You're home early.

Somebody else took my place.

Oh, I didn't know you were here.

Welcome home.

Yuri came to Nozomi
about getting her job.

She'll be working
for Nozomi's teacher.

- She came to see you?
- Yeah.

My teacher's wife
took a liking to her.

There's so much to
be done in the kitchen.

They were looking for
a housekeeper anyway.

That's good...
Isn't that great, Mother?

Why did Yuri leave here?

She didn't tell you?

No. I didn't want to
have to pry it out of her.

You know how Mother is.
She's hard to get along with.

Hitoshi.

I was worried, but at least
I know she's safe now.

I'm getting married!

With Yuri gone, Mother and
Hatsuko will be busier than ever.

My new bride can help out!
It's the right time.

Michiko's father is coming
this Sunday to talk to you.

So please see him.
You will like him!

Translation: UTB Channel

Thanks to Avallac'h
and XrayMind at D-Addicts.