Chiisai ouchi Page #2

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I had a great time.

That's a subjective angle,

you need to be objective.

If you're going to be that preachy,

I'd rather stop.

You can't idealize,

stick to the facts.

I did not idealize.

Didn't I say I was

not an ideal beauty.

It's not what I meant,

you're so stubborn.

Heater is back in order.

Thanks.

Tokiko.

Yes.

Let's go! If it's taken at

an early stage it will heal soon.

The doctor in Nihonbashi says so, quick.

Taki.

Yes.

I'll wait in the car.

The door key.

I got it.

Botchan had a high fever.

He stayed in bed for more than one week.

But then his legs went numb.

The Doctor diagnosed polio.

This caused a commotion

in the Hirai household.

Massages you say?

That's vital, the doctor said.

He can heal if we do it regularly.

From his toes to his buttocks.

He must be thoroughly

patted and massaged.

It will be painful.

It will give him comfort.

So he'll have massages

once or twice a week.

No, every day.

Every day?

The doctor said it has to be every day.

I know it costs money but.

It's okay, I received

this year's bonuses.

We're good.

But every day.

You'll manage?

I don't seem to have a choice.

Madam.

It's my job, I'll carry Botchan.

You'd carry him every day.

Nihonbashi is far.

Several streetcar transfers.

School was an hour away

from my village.

Rain or snow.

I had to carry my youngest

sister sometimes.

Nihonbashi is nothing in comparison.

I'll help Botchan's rehabilitation.

You're so strong.

So we count on you, taki.

You can count on me.

Thank you.

Rain or shine, I carried little Botchan

to the hospital for his treatment.

I was determined to help

in Botchan's rehabilitation.

It didn't feel hard.

You're a brave boy.

It hurts.

But you'll walk.

You saw me do, try it yourself.

Right.

So hot.

We've done this for six months.

He's much better.

I'll teach you thoroughly,

you'll do it at home.

Alright.

With emphasis on the knee cap perfect.

You're good at this.

And the little man is so brave.

I like it better when taki does it.

You heard that?

Poor me.

He fell asleep.

This child will owe taki a great debt.

Thank you so much.

It's normal.

You do so much for his recovery.

There's not much I can do,

mostly relying on you.

I tried to do it but he rejects me.

He say my touch is tickling,

he requests you.

Naughty boy.

How am I different.

Taki, how about you massage me?

Just like Botchan, please.

Not sure it's the same.

It's not the same size.

Please try anyway.

Come on.

You're tickling me.

Feels great.

I get it, your hands are warmer.

See my hands are cold.

I know why Botchan doesn't like them.

Feels great.

That year was spent on Botchan's legs.

He missed a year in elementary school.

This was a great concern

for Madam's elder sister.

His primary school is not yet decided?

All the kids in the area

go to Miyamae School.

You mean Kyoichi hasn't

taken any entrance exam?

You should do the right thing.

How?

You're late, most exams

are closed already.

You've set up a nice home

and have a care-free life.

If you settle for one

of the schools around here.

He won't qualify Jokyu College.

Careful!

Sorry.

So funny.

He won't catch up the year he has lost.

But at least I thought he was

studying hard for the entrance exam.

Even your Masato did not take

an exam for primary school.

No, but we applied long ahead.

The famous school are soon booked up.

Hongo Seishi school, Aoyama Seinan,

Kojima, Bancho primary school.

And Shirogane where Masato studies.

These are the ways

to a valuable college.

They're all so far from home.

How can you say so.

Masato classmates all commute distances.

They need that season ticket.

Never heard that before.

Is he back yet.

That late already! Gotta go.

Welcome back.

You have a guest.

Mrs. Azabu.

Good evening, I won't impose.

Sister-in-law.

Make yourself at home.

I have other business, next time.

Have you seen the fall of Nanjing?

Serious?

Victory in Nanjing City.

That's sensational news in Japan.

Tokiko, they have sales at

the department store, we'll go!

If you'll excuse me.

So cold.

2 years later we'll have

the Olympic Games.

Taki! Those will be busy years.

Let me ride your back.

Kyoichi, look at you walk now.

Piggyback.

We'll go to the lantern procession.

We'll ride the train.

Wahoo!

-Banzai!

Banzai!

Banzai!

Since the fall of Nanking.

We, Japanese thought the war

was over, and were elated

Sales activity picked up, people

were lining up at department stores.

Flowered streetcars,

advertising balloons

That was the last buzzy, joyful

Tokyo we would experience for a long time.

That's like a nightmare.

We know what massacres were

committed in Nanjing.

Tokyo was celebrating the victory

with advertising balloons.

Banners singing the fall of Nanking.

Did it happen like that?

You told me to write the reality.

Let's conclude there about the war.

Now write about a lover, surely you had one.

During the war love wasn't easy to come by.

Grandma, don't lie.

It's always about me, how about you?

I saw you at the archery club with

a beautiful girl dressed in white.

How is it going?

We broke up.

You need to revive bitter memories?

My bad.

There the New Year soup.

Happy New Year grandma,

live a thousand years.

Happy New Year.

My wish is for you to find a girlfriend.

Can we move on.

The end of of the year was busy.

Madam and I were doing the big cleaning.

In every nooks and crannies.

The kitchen, the doors, even inside

the trash can with a rag.

Making sure that everything would

shine for the New Year's guests.

A pine bonsai in the entrance in a tray,

to receive the business cards.

Everything was settled

in good order in the house.

After a day spent greeting the visitors.

At last I could retire, open my futon.

Madam had given me a silk cover.

This is the time when Mr. Shouji Itakura

came to the red roof house.

Hurry.

Run.

-Coming.

Happy New Year.

I'm Shouji Itakura.

Please wait.

Dear, Mr. Itakura is here to see you.

Welcome.

Thank you for your invitation.

Mr. Shouji Itakura is from

our design department.

He graduated from a School

of Fine Arts he's excellent.

He'll take our company to the lead.

This way please.

Happy New Year.

This visitor is so charming.

He's really atypical compared

to my husband's colleagues.

I have a good impression.

You should go and see him.

-Alright.

I think we can trust Prime Minister

Konoe for our country.

He's not like other politicians.

He's smart.

This is the difference.

The Chinese conflict wasn't too good.

But now we can get it right.

Let's have a toast for Itakura.

Right.

Alright.

To the Empire of Japan.

Not so loud.

I'm excited.

Cheers.

Cheers.

If the situation could

settled down in China.

We'll be able to sell toys

to their kids.

They're a huge population,

close to 400 millions.

An enormous market.

That will require a large-scale factory.

I am looking forward

to Itakura's young input.

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