Meiko is relieved to hear the story of the Uno family from Yutaro, who returned from Tokyo. Yutaro, who witnessed the damage of the earthquake, feels a backlash against Takemoto who should be aware that he is a person who has seen it. However, waiting for her late husband's return on a big tummy, he vows to protect this happy life and Meiko, who cooks new rice for him. At the end of the year, some news arrives from the Uno family to Meiko.