Aixin (II)

Author: (Japanese) Takahashi Takako
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Unwilling to be sold by her father as a hostess, An, escapes to Tokyo to learn hairdressing skills. Her hard work and perseverance earn the approval of her master, Takako, but also provoke jealousy from other apprentices. An has no choice but to start her own business. She is pursued by the head of the textile company, Tanaka Ryozo, who eventually wins her heart. After An marries Ryozo, her mother-in-law disapproves of her humble background and refuses to recognize the marriage. Determined to make a name for themselves, the couple opens a ready-to-wear garment processing factory. However, just as the factory flourishes, a sudden Kanto earthquake destroys everything. Desperate, Ryozo and An turn to their in-laws for help. The mother-in-law treats An cruelly, leading to the stillbirth of their daughter. Heartbroken, An takes her child and leaves her in-laws, embarking on another long journey to Tokyo.