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I think I need to reorganize this coal mine.

Don't let her fool you.

These people let the weak work for low pay and

they're trying to make a big profit.

I wouldn't...!

I refuse to go to Wakayama!

Why don't you understand?

Please don't go anywhere.

We're alike, are we?

Two lonely people who have been left behind.

You should go back to Osaka once in a while.

You must be lonely too.

We mountain men, don't say things unnecessary, but...

We're grateful to you.

Kano-ya had you, the first penguin.

First penguin...?

The penguin holds its head up high and

boldly jumps into the ocean.

The person who will take my place as the head

of Kano-ya will be...

You... Eizaburo.

Eizaburo...

What's wrong?

I'm sorry. I'll take over as the head of Kano-ya.

Asa ga Kita

Week 10 "The Start of My Sister's Journey" Episode 55

Original Story: Chieko FURUKAWA

Screenwriter: Mika OMORI

Music by: Yuuki HAYASHI

Theme Song: "365 Nichi no Kamihikouki" Sung by: AKB48

Narrator: Keiko SUGIURA

Asa Shirooka: HARU

Shinjiro Shirooka: Hiroshi TAMAKI

Sobei Mayuyama: Tasuku EMOTO

Kisuke: Hiroki MIYAKE

Gansuke: Takaya YAMAUCHI

Ume: TOMOCHIKA

Eizaburo Shirooka: Akito KIRIYAMA

Miwa: Sumika NONO

Kiku Mayuyama: Hisako MANDA

Eitatsu Mayuyama: Takuro TATSUMI

Yono Shirooka: Jun FUBUKI

Shokichi Shirooka: Masaomi KONDO

Hatsu Mayuyama: Aoi MIYAZAKI

As his guardian, please continue to help

Eizaburo as much as you can, Shinjiro.

As for Gansuke...

Until you've settled into your position as the

head, Gansuke will continue as the chief clerk.

We've talked so many times of letting you open up

your branch store, but in the meantime, we

got caught up in the changing times...

I'm sorry.

I don't deserve it.

We're relying on you.

So please take care of Kano-ya for a little while longer.

Gansuke... I'm counting on you.

Same here, Young Master.

You're still in good health, so you don't have to retire yet.

He's right. I'll be so worried if you're not around.

It's because you're such a solid figure here that.

I can work without any worries.

There you go again...

If you start sounding so weak, the two

not very solid men sitting next to you, will be crying in the shadows.

Oasa...

I'm sorry... I didn't mean to...

I won't cry over something like that.

It would be nice if you would cry a little.

She's right.

I wanted to relax and enjoy some time with Yono.

Asa... Be sure you whip these men into shape...

Don't baby them.

I won't.

I want you all to work together and protect the Kano-ya name.

It's going to be our turn now.

I thought it would come someday,

but it's already here.

Weren't you prepared for this since you were 10 years old?

That's true, but...

Everything, changed since then, hasn't it?

We can't be like the money changers

of Edo and sit on our laurels anymore.

We have to think of ways to survive in this new era.

You're absolutely right.

Just what I'd expect of our heir...

You're right.

I'm counting on you.

Ouch!

I'm counting on you!

You make it sound like it doesn't apply to you.

Mother... May I come in?

Come in.

Excuse me.

You're just in time.

I'm choosing a material to make Eizaburo's

montsuki (family crest) kimono.

What do you think of this?

I think it's fitting.

You do? Then I'll use this.

Mother...

By any chance, is there something wrong with Father?

Lately, I heard his back is giving him trouble again.

But to retire so suddenly.

There's nothing wrong with him.

I think it's still early for Eizaburo to take over.

But...

If my husband says it's time for him

to rest, then I want him to take the time to relax.

He lost his father early, so he's been working

since he was young for the sake of this business.

Is that right?

You and Father always get along so well.

Of course we do.

But when he was young, he was a rascal and

he played a lot.

He did?

He loved tea ceremony, incense and Noh plays.

You don't know how much he played around.

That's right. Look at this.

Come over here.

You sure have a lot.

What a surprise.

But we can't compete with Shinjiro's playing around.

What's this?

It's my trousseau.

Never mind that. Look over here.

We have everything we need for the presentation ceremony.

What shall we do about the date?

The date?

There are only a limited number of auspicious

days in the month.

Pull yourself together.

It's our job to take care of the ceremony to announce the

new head of Kano-ya.

If you don't decide, who else will?

The job of the women of the household?

Excuse me.

Omiya is here about the montsuki kimono...

That's right. We're going to have Shinjiro's kimono

tailor made, so what about you?

No... The kimono I have now will be good enough for me.

Thank you! Excuse me

Oasa's as tight-fisted as ever, isn't she?

She really is.

But Asa has a woman's intuition, too...

This is terrible.

Oasa! Watch your stride.

This is terrible.

This is going to be a big job.

After Shokichi announced his retirement, Kano-ya was in an uproar.

Eizaburo will finally be taking over.

That's right. You'll all have to really be on your toes from now on.

My chance to become the chief clerk has

gone out of reach again.

This is auspicious, isn't it?

It's exerting, isn't it?

What are you doing?

I don't want you picking on the food.

I'm not!

It's auspicious, but it's going to be a big job for us here.

What do you mean?

To introduce the new head of the household is the

most important ceremony for a family.

For Kano-ya, if II be the first time in 45 years.

We'll have to do our best.

To ensure that Kano-ya's gala occasion ran smoothly, they

worked behind the scene to get the maid servants

organized to get all the work done.

This was Asa's first time doing such a big job

as the wife of Kano-ya.

For the gifts...

We have to hurry and write the invitations.

Why don't you use this as an example to write the invitations?

Maybe I should...

Instead of being out front, I'll have to take care

of the back of house property for this.

It's an important role.

Otsuta?

Will you go and buy these two things?

I don't know what to look for.

Thank you all for your hard work.

Good work, everyone.

I'll work hard, so let's all do our best.

Wouldn't sliced yellowtail be okay?

Theirs is delicious.

No! It has to look good, too.

Let's do sea bream instead.

The money has to be spent for what we think is necessary.

Probably...

Shall we go over the other dishes now?

I thought as the second son you'd take over as the

8th generation head of Kano-ya, Shinjiro

What are you saying?

We're finally able to overcome the changing of the times,

so why would we let the business go under now?

You're right about that.

I hate to ask this when you're so busy, but...

I have a favor to ask you.

A favor?

There's someone I want you to meet.

Meanwhile, Asa's older sister, Hatsu was...

This is so sweet.

Isn't it?

Why don't you hurry and eat it, Mom?

I was surprised that you went over the mountain to Wakayama...

I thought I had to see what kind of place it was first

in order to convince Mom.

Then why didn't you tell me?

Because...

If by some chance, that it was land that even weeds won't

grow on you'd be sad, wouldn't you?

I was sadder that you didn't say anything.

Isn't that right, Ainosuke?

It's delicious.

So how was the land over there?

To be honest, the ground was hard.

There's not much flat land...

So it's not suited for growing rice or crops.

Didn't I tell you?

But Mom... I'm just getting started.

I'll admit that it's not suited for growing rice or crops...

But the farmers around there, cut down the trees on the

mountain, and put their effort into growing fruits instead.

Growing fruits?

That's right.

Unlike Osaka, Wakayama has lots of oceans and mountains.

The warm winds blow over the Kuroshiro current in

the ocean in the south...

That's why it's warm all year around.

The warm weather is suited for growing oranges.

Mom... Why don't we try starting from there?

I told you I'm not going.

Mother...

Besides, why do I have to do what you tell me to?

Mother...

To begin with, the reason this happened to Sanouji-ya is...

Mother! Listen to me!