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Satoshi who had caused the cave-in at the coal mine

went with his childhood friend Shinjiro, to turn himself in to the police.

What a relief!

Now we have one less thing to worry about.

That's true.

We know who the suspicious man was.

But he's not the guy I saw.

Are you sure, Yashichi?

The man I saw was a little older, and he

was about the same height as me...

And instead of glaring at the store it was

more like he was laughing.

Laughing?

Then it must be...

Hatchan?

But Hatchan was a tall man.

Besides the problem at the coal mine hasn't been resolved at all.

Young Master...

Even if we found the culprit who did it,

it's not like we can get money to atone for it.

It will still cost money to rebuild the coal mine

and we won't be able to dig for coal for a while either.

We'll just have to let that coal...

I won't let that coal mine go

Oasa!

As I've told you many times, the coal mine is a business that I started.

Just because there was an accident, I can't

just abandon it in the middle like this.

Oasa... Stop it!

No! I won't back down on this.

It's started all over again.

Asa ga Kita

Week 12 "The Best Father in All of Osaka" Episode 71

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

Kisuke: Hiroki MIYAKE

Ume: TDMOCHIKA

Eizaburo Shirooka: Akito KIRIYAMA

Fuyu: Kaya KIYOHARA

Satoshi: Keishi NAGATSUKA

Yono Shirooka: Jun FUBUKI

Shokichi Shirooka: Masaomi KONDO

What are you two doing?

Having a staring contest?

What are you doing?

All right.

For now...

For now, I'll listen to what you have to say.

When I looked at the estimate Gansuke

sent a second time, I began to think

that we might be able to manage it.

Eizaburo...

For now... Just for now... Well go according to...

I thought the same thing when I looked at that estimate, too.

According to Gansuke's estimate, if they finish rebuilding the

mine in six months and from there, if the coal

mining goes well, we'll make a profit in two and a half years.

You two seem to be getting along well.

What are you talking about?

It's about business.

Two and a half years is an optimistic estimate, so

we're probably looking at three years...

That's right. We have to start re-hiring coal miners to work the mine.

And in the meantime, we have to borrow money to get through...

You're right. I'll bring the books from the

storehouse right away.

And all the money you've been saving will all be used up...

We won't be able to fulfill your dream of starting

up a bank... Is that okay?

Yes. I won't give up on it, but for now, let's put the

idea of a bank aside.

There she's goes with her long strides again.

She's like a carriage horse, isn't she?

She really is.

There's no way I can stop her by myself.

I wish Gansuke would hurry and come home.

Eizaburo...

Thank you!

I don't want you thanking me.

But from now on, you have to be my ally.

Okay.

I see... He went to the police?

He looked lightheaded.

But I made you suffer back then, didn't I?

You resented me, didn't you?

I did.

I thought you were just being stingy.

Stingy? Don't be ridiculous.

But now I understand.

That you have to make painful decisions like that over and

over again to protect the family.

When you're doing business, there'll always be a time

when something comes along that you just

can't do anything about.

And if you rely on someone and borrow money, you'll

end up in trouble right away.

Especially when the going gets rough, you have to

stand on your own two feet, and overcome it yourself

without relying on anyone.

I learned that from Asa.

You did?

I thought I'd help Asa out a little...

Really?

I wonder how that will work out.

I see... Even if it's a lie, if Eizaburo heard you

say that, he'll be so happy.

No... that's not it...

I'm the one who's really happy.

Yono...

The aloeswood scent today is a bit strong for me.

Shall I burn nightshade instead?

Please do.

She's crying again.

Asa!

Chiyo... You're here?

Help me up.

Let me see her face.

She's so cute.

She'll be a real beauty when she grows up, won't she?

I wish I could see it.

You don't have to worry...

She'll be the most beautiful woman in all of Osaka.

That might not be too good.

You're being selfish.

Eizaburo... You'd better hurry and get married.

Just leave everything about the wedding to Yono.

I'll find a cute wife like Mom, and become a good dad just like you.

It makes me happy to hear you say that.

Asa-chan...?

I...

I only had sons...

So when you came here, you brightened up

the whole household.

That's enough, Dad. Don't talk anymore.

Asa-chan...

Take care of this family.

Will you leave Yono and me alone?

I'm sorry... We can't go to the Ise Shrine.

Don't say that...

You'll be okay... We'll be able to go again someday.

We will?

Once you get over the Kuragari Pass, we'll

be in Nara... From there, we'll go to Haibara...

And the Ise Shrine is just one road away.

There were a lot of shops there weren't there?

That's right.

You can buy anything you want.

We'll buy things after... We have to visit the shrine first

That's right.

What a big torii gateway.

There sure are a lot of people.

Make sure we don't get separated.

Yono!

God... Please make things go well for Kano-ya and for my family.

Be sure Yono lives a good life.

I'm counting on you.

Dear...?

Dear!

Dear!

Don't leave me!

Dear...! Dear!

Dear!

One era of Kano-ya ended.

And a new morning came to Kano-ya after

Shokichi passed away.

Father...

Take care of this family.