The shape of the rice ball in the lunch box of Noriko is the problem, and Meiko is told that she is at fault and a bad wife. Yutaro feels the pain of her but can do nothing. Oshizu is still wasting money on new fabrics, and Meiko gets angry because she notices the new yukata while doing the laundry. When she meets Genta at the market, she complains unintentionally, but Genta encourages Meiko and offers her a memorable food!