Ah!
Ken, look! It's snowing.
What's wrong with Ken?
He had an argument with the Proprietress.
He said she kept making him wash utensils, so he wants to quit.
That idiot.
Ken.
Wait!
Ken!
-I told you to wait. -What do you want?
Don't leave.
If you leave then the store will go out of business.
After Dad passed away, all the chefs left, one by one.
We finally got you, but if even you are going to leave,
the store will close down.
The store I love will disappear.
Don't go! Don't go.
You said you liked me.
That's what you said, that you liked me.
Arare,
I...
-It's from my sister. -Mine's from Sei.
-Hello. -Hello.
Mom...
The Proprietress has been taken to the hospital.
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Thanks.
Huh?
It's nothing serious.
Just a sprain.
A sprain?
The stairway was a little dark.
I lost my footing and fell.
But you hit your head.
You were unconscious as I was calling out to you
and I thought my heart would stop.
The doctor said that it's just a light concussion.
I don't want to lie here for long, I want to go home soon.
To be safe, we admitted her into the hospital this morning.
Well, in any case, I'm relieved to hear it's not serious.
I'm entrusting the store to you, okay?
Mom, rest well, okay?
Study hard, okay?
The important part is,
whether you are going to take over the business or not.
Your feelings are the most important.
Face your feelings.
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED
I wonder what will happen to the store.
The elder sister is leaving too.
It reminds me of when the previous owner passed away.
Though there were people around,
it felt like returning to a home with no one there.
Not long after, chefs started leaving, one by one.
Stop saying such things, even in jest.
You're right.
Oh, what are you doing?
Where is Sei?
Delivery.
The owner is at the hospital, so I'm taking care of the store instead.
-I see. -Don't you have work?
I took paid leave.
I thought I could come and help in some way.
It's fine for the moment.
Till the Proprietress comes back, we'll be ordered around less.
Thank you.
I can handle that by myself.
Go back and open the store.
Until you marry, you're a daughter of this house.
You have to prioritize the store first.
Isn't it hard for you?
Hm?
Always thinking about the store like that.
Wasn't it hard on you?
Being in the business for so long, there were many difficult times.
That's not the point.
When Dad passed away, what did you think about?
-What did I think... -You said, "What should I do?
"Now that Dad's passed away,
"what should I do that would be best for the store?"
Before crying, you first thought about the store.
Then you decided that I would take over the store.
In order to do that, you chased Arare out of the kitchen.
Mom, actually I...
I wanted us to cry together.
Even just for a day.
I wanted you to forget about the store and think only about Dad.
The one you loved passed away, but you covered up your sadness.
Living a lifestyle where we're not permitted to cry
is something I cannot do.
I won't become a sacrifice for that store. I'm not going to be that, no matter what.
I'll take my leave. Please rest well.
Sacrifice...
You think that way
because you were not able to accept it.
I heard you skipped out on work?
Damn, Kenji...
Once in a while, it's fine.
Thank you.
It's not for you, it's for Koma.
You came here to check up on the store, right?
Since you skipped out on work,
it's fine here with me around.
Did you go to the hospital?
She won't be pleased to see me.
I might make it even worse.
I highly doubt that.
No parent would be unhappy with their child's concern.
Well, Koma might probably say some harsh things.
But those aren't her true feelings.
Since her predecessor died,
she has never taken a break from the store.
Now that things have turned out this way, she's definitely the most shocked.
It has to do with age too, of course.
But
Hina's refusal
is the main reason why she's losing heart.
It's the same as rejecting everything she's done.
What's more, it's caused by the child that she groomed herself.
She brought this upon herself.
How harsh.
You're like Koma in that respect.
Hey, Arare,
there are times when the first one to apologize is the winner.
I'm not the one to blame.
I see.
All right.
Anyway, take those peaches to your mother
before they go bad.
Need help?
Forced you to do something again?
Why don't you say no?
You okay?
Thanks.
-I should help you, after all. -It's okay.
I can carry it myself.
My parents were seldom at home.
I'd always thought that it'd be nice to have brothers or sisters.
Especially after my father passed away.
In an accident.
It happened suddenly.
So, it's hard to accept, you know?
My mom left me at the Hinoyama residence and returned to her parent's home.
Your parents' house?
At Ashiya.
The fourth generation of Ichirin Food Products' founder.
Her upbringing made her into
a considerably different person.
She thinks the world revolves around her.
I don't exist in my mother's world.
I wasn't a child that could live up to her expectations.
She doesn't want anyone that will ruin her world,
of course that's what I thought.
Now that I'm an adult, I can understand and forgive her.
It's similar to my case.
When I said I was going to leave the house
it was a 180-degree change.
Even though she pretends that it's fine, I know the truth.
Deep inside, she must feel disappointed in me.
And she definitely wouldn't forgive me.
But it's fine. I'm an adult now too.
Hinoyama.
Yes?
Why did you choose me?
Huh?
A person like you must have many suitable matches.
I fell for you at first sight.
I made up my mind the first time I went to your store.
Hello.
Welcome.
I'm Hinoyama from Miyako Bank.
I'll be in charge of your store's accounts starting this month.
Welcome.
I'm home.
I'm sorry. I've told her not to walk in from the storefront.
No problem.
It was like you said it to me. I was happy.
Excuse me?
You dropped this.
Sorry, thank you.
Are those Japanese sweets from Fukuyadou?
It's my family's store.
Your family?
My mom is the 17th generation Proprietress.
I see.
Hana, are you Hina's younger sister?
You know my older sister?
Yes.
I'm Shijaku.
I'm Hana. Hana Fukuyoshi.
It's so sweet!
It was around when you were in kindergarten.
I had a monster of a headache.
I took a short break from work to rest for a bit.
Then you said, "These peaches are for you."
And you gave your last precious one to me.
That peach was very juicy.
Once I finished it, my head immediately stopped hurting.
Hey, Mom.
If that's the way you want it, then I'm fine with it.
If you want me to take over the store.
I can quit my current job.
I won't become a sacrifice for that store.
I'm not going to be that, no matter what.
What are you saying?
Did you misunderstand something?
Misunderstand?
Taking over the store is not such a simple thing.
It's not something that I'll let you do just because you say you want to.
-And what's with that attitude of yours? -I'm...
-I'm saying this for your sake... -What do you mean, for my sake?
If you have such an arrogant attitude,
you can't move anyone's feelings.
Fukuyadou is the shop I've protected with my life.
Rather than letting you take over,
I'd rather close it in my generation.
Oh, yeah?
Who do you think you are, to be talking to people like that?
If you want to close it, then do it!
This no longer concerns me.
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Ken.
What is it?
I have an answer for your question earlier.
About whether I'll take over the store or not.
I won't take over.
That's what I've decided.
For real?
For real.
My mom said,
"Than letting you take over, I'd rather close it in my generation."
That's why you won't take over?
Yeah.
That does not count as an answer.
I asked you whether you want to or not.
The Proprietress said she won't let me.
Her opinion doesn't matter.
I'm asking about how you feel.
Examine your feelings closely.
I told you so.
She ignored my feelings. It didn't matter what I said.
So you're running away?
From the store and the Proprietress?
From yourself.
Let me ask you again, Arare,
how do you feel about it?
What do you think about the store?
I love it.
Every single morning, waking up to the smell of red beans.
I love seeing sweets being made one by one.
I could live my life watching them being made.
Keep it up! Become delicious red bean paste!
How is it?
Good!
Fukuyadou's Japanese sweets are my pride.
Of course I love it!
Then, take over the store!
If you like it, then don't make a fuss and just take over!
I'll support you.
I'll protect your pride.
Don't cry, Arare.
I'm back.
Proprietress, welcome back.
Welcome back.
Welcome back, Mom.
Sorry for causing you all trouble.
Thanks to you all, I was able to rest properly.
All right, Mom, let's go in and I'll make you tea.
It's going to be busy again starting tomorrow.
WEALTH
Please let me take over the store.
Please let me protect this store.
Lift your head.
Have you found your resolve?
This Fukuyadou with a history spanning over 450 years,
have you resolved to responsibly take it on till the next generation?
I don't know.
But
I love this store.
I want to do my best for that which I love.
You're such an idiot.
That's exactly what resolution is.
What was that about?
You...
You're such an idiot.
What?
Here.
What's this?
Start by cleaning the store.
Why?
-Training to be a proprietress. -Training?
Do your best, Arare.
Was I too hasty?
Don't leave a single speck of dust.
My back hurts.
Put on a medicinal patch later.
I didn't say anything.
Thank you.
Now I can finally marry Hinoyama in peace.
Yep.
HINOYAMA
Satoko...
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I hope Arare will become a great proprietress.
Are you really ready to marry me?
Please give this to Hina.
Hana is so cute.
-What is it? -Nothing!
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