Ep. 94: Shellfish gathering battle and Misae's lost paycheck lead to strict budgeting

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The kindergarten classes led by Ms. Yoshinaga and Ms. Matsuzaka compete to collect the most shells during a beach outing. Later, Misae withdraws her monthly salary from the bank but discovers the envelope containing the money is missing upon arriving home. Hiroshi attempts to comfort her, though he feels deep sadness himself. Determined to manage the loss, Misae creates a detailed plan for her monthly expenses. She implements strict cuts on food, electricity, water, and other household costs, vowing to be more careful with money moving forward.