「母、へこむっ」第149話 | あたしンち | [ENG sub]

Summary

This script follows the everyday life of a family dealing with the small frustrations of daily life. A mother buys an oversized box of cold medicine, only to later find smaller, cheaper versions. As the day progresses, she faces a series of inconveniences: a sold-out grocery item, a missed shopping opportunity, and expired bakery coupons. Through humorous and relatable moments, the family navigates these small obstacles, reflecting on the sometimes chaotic nature of daily errands. The script encapsulates the charm of ordinary family life, combining humor and mild drama in the course of a day.

Takeaways

• 😀 The protagonist's mother is feeling down, and she asks for cold medicine from the pharmacy.
• 😀 The protagonist is surprised by the large size of the cold medicine package but is informed it's the smallest available, costing 3,280 yen.
• 😀 The protagonist encounters a pharmacy offering a sale, with a 50% discount, but refrains from purchasing more cold medicine after already buying a large pack.
• 😀 The protagonist is intrigued by a smaller version of the cold medicine, priced at 1,280 yen, after seeing it in another pharmacy.
• 😀 The protagonist returns home and is confronted with the large box of cold medicine, which their mother seems upset about.
• 😀 The next day, the protagonist's mother goes grocery shopping before dinner, leaving the family preparing for a nabe (hot pot) meal.
• 😀 The protagonist faces an issue with the availability of spring onions for the nabe, as they are sold out at the store.
• 😀 In a race against time, the protagonist rushes to a nearby mart to buy spring onions before it closes, but arrives too late.
• 😀 At the mart, the protagonist reluctantly buys overpriced spring onions from a convenience store.
• 😀 The protagonist struggles with expired bakery service coupons while trying to use them for bread and pastries at the bakery, ultimately losing 1,000 yen.
• 😀 The protagonist checks the closing times of various stores, such as the mart, and finds that they are open later than expected, indicating their reliability.

Q & A

What is the initial problem the mother faces in the script?

The mother is feeling unwell and asks for cold medicine.

Why does the mother express concern over the size of the cold medicine box?

She feels the box is too large for her needs, as she only requires a smaller amount.

What is the discount offered by the pharmacy, and how does it affect the decision to buy the cold medicine?

The pharmacy offers a 50% discount, which makes the medicine appear cheaper and may influence the decision to purchase it despite the size.

Why does the mother feel 'glum' or upset in the story?

The mother is upset for reasons that are not explicitly stated but can be inferred from her behavior, including concerns over the cold medicine purchase and her mood throughout the day.

What is the reason for the mother leaving the house before dinner?

The mother goes grocery shopping before dinner to buy ingredients, including spring onions for the nabe dish.

How does the protagonist react when they find out the spring onions are sold out?

The protagonist is disappointed but decides to try to make it to the mart before it closes, even though it seems unlikely they will make it on time.

What happens when the protagonist meets Mrs. Tachibana at the mart?

The protagonist has a chance encounter with Mrs. Tachibana, who gives them photos from their hiking trip, but the protagonist is still late to buy the spring onions.

How does the price at the convenience store compare to the mart regarding the spring onions?

The protagonist realizes that the convenience store charges a higher price for spring onions (198 yen for one), compared to the mart where they could buy two for 98 yen.

What does the protagonist do with the bakery service coupons, and what is the outcome?

The protagonist tries to use their bakery service coupons but discovers they have expired, leading to a loss of the 1,000 yen they intended to use.

What is the significance of the closing times mentioned in the script?

The closing times of both the mart and other stores are significant because they influence the protagonist's actions and decisions, especially when they are running out of time to complete their errands.