Kyoko, you're a widow?
That's right.
Forget what has been put to rest. Be with me!
That's impossible.
Aren't I good enough for you!?
To be honest, that's exactly the problem.
Kyoko, is dinner ready?
Yes, it is, Soichiro darling!
He's here! Soichiro!
Kyoko, wake up! That man is dead!
Your husband is gone!
Soichiro is not dead!
He's a better man than you'll ever be!
He's so intelligent. So kind!
So handsome!
Am I handsome or what?
Soichiro!
Kyoko...
Just a dream...
That was really scary!
Mrs. Ichinose, do we have to go through this again?
Don't be shy! Just take a look at the pictures.
See? See?
This hunk's a ''K'' University grad, a trading top elite.
This one has family connections.
Personally, I'd go for the hunk.
As I've said before, I have no intention of remarrying.
No need to decide that now.
Just take a look!
What a waste!
It's okay. I'm fine as I am.
I understand the feeling.
You're devoted to your one true love.
But you're behind the times. And so young.
Devotion to a dead man...
Soichiro is not dead!
I'm just not ready yet.
By the way, Godai...
Huh? Y-Yeah?
It's noon! Don't you have classes?
I was thinking of going to my afternoon class...
Oh, no!
You want to see her panties on the line.
You gotta be kidding! Who does!?
Damn! She figured me out!
Oh well. Might as well go to one class.
Should you still be here? It's afternoon already.
No! Down, down!
Don't, Soichiro!
Soichiro...
Kyoko!
What's the matter?
T-That's a dog!
Yes, what about it?
S-So, you prefer dogs?
Third-Rate University
Class is canceled!
Again? The Prof's not long for this world.
Yo, Godai!
Wanna go for coffee?
Sure.
Geez! I came all the way out here for this!
You're buying, right?
W-What?
Happy Talk Cafe
You're such an idiot!
You deserved that slap!
People just don't say things like that!
It just kinda slipped out. It was a really bad dream.
Normal people don't have those dreams.
Something's wrong with you.
Maybe it's some kind of complex.
It's like I can see her dead husband standing behind her.
What kind of man was he?
What did he look like? How about his voice? His personality?
It's all I think of.
Had to be handsome, for your manager to stay stuck on him.
I don't know...
How wonderful!
Her husband's gone, but he's the one and only love of her life.
That's not a healthy attitude!
Why not? It's so romantic!
I'll bet they made a vow...
...that even separated, their souls would never part.
No! That's no good at all.
She has to forget, for a happy second marriage.
Take it easy! I mean if you were thinking of marrying her...
No way! You're not thinking that!?
ls that so bad?
One cup of coffee, please!
What's so funny?
You're so incredibly immature!
And if I feel that way, older women are out of the question.
By the time I graduate...
How old will you be? The manager'll be getting older, too.
She'll never get older!
T-Thanks! Your treat?
Thank you!
See ya!
You'd better get a paying job before you worry about marriage!
But pass your classes first.
Damn! I hate this!
Just you wait! One day I'll be somebody!
Kyoko, what are you doing?
Darling, I'm sorry. Old habits are hard to break.
I'm no longer the Godai of old.
I graduated valedictorian, and people envy my salary.
Let the help do the laundry.
Yes, but...
Long time no see!
You needn't worry about a thing. Simply rely on me.
You're so masterful!
- - What's with this guy? - - Look!
Cup noodles again!
Time to get a job?
The public bathhouse is looking for help. 560 yen an hour.
Mr. Yotsuya! I keep on telling you to knock first!
Only one position is available. You'd best hurry!
Why would I want to work at the public bathhouse?
Sit at the towel counter and you can see the women.
I see.
Young Godai, if you take this job...
...then allow me to enjoy the view as well!
But do you think they'd allow a part-timer at the towel counter?
It all depends on your approach.
I doubt it!
Simply be persistent!
Mr. Yotsuya! Cut it out!
This is my dinner!
Young Godai, Soichiro was never so miserly.
Y-You met Soichiro?
He was perfection!
A handsome face, like a subdued Tamasaburo, the Kabuki actor.
In speech: strong but gentle.
His method of proposing was unmatched.
He held her, kissed her and proclaimed his feeling!s.
Only one day after they first met!
At least, that's how I imagine it was.
If only I had the chance to meet him.
Thank you for the noodles!
No peeping!
How beautiful.
Come over here for a second!
Look, Soichiro! The hydrangeas are blooming!
Kyoko, look at me!
Smile!
Soichiro...
H-Hello?
Oh, Father!
S-She wants Godai as her private tutor?
Godai?
Ikoku will be starting junior high school soon.
We talked it over and decided she should have a private tutor.
Godai seems a nice young man, and Ikuko likes him.
What do you think, Kyoko?
Grandpa! Lemme talk!
Hold on, Kyoko. Ikuko wants to speak to you.
Hi, Auntie Kyoko! It's me!
Ikoku, in my opinion...
...it's good if you enjoy your studies.
But for the best grades, choose your tutor carefully.
I want Godai!
Perhaps you could talk to him about it?
I-I will.
Good night.
Will you cut it out, Yotsuya?
Knock all you want, I'm all out of ramen!
You're such a pest!
I-It's me...
W-Wait! T-Time out!
A-A private tutor?
If you're not interested, feel free to say no!
Not at all! I accept the offer with pleasure!
I see.
Since you recommended me, how could I possibly refuse?
I-I didn't really...
I'm so glad you placed your trust in me!
You can count on me!
Manager!
Really? You think I'd make a good tutor...
- - Mom wants to talk to you. - - All right.
I am an education major...
I'm confident when dealing with children.
I've always liked children. It's not just that...
I want to be of help to you!
I mean, if you'll have me, l...
What's your problem!?
One mathematics exercise book, two erasers...
...an English textbook, and the teacher's edition, just in case!
I'm off!
I'm going, got it?
Godai!
Wait!
Here, give this to the family.
Some sweets, as a small gift.
T-Thanks.
Your button's come undone.
- - Formally introduce yourself, okay? - - Okay!
Do a good job!
You can count on me!
I hope he'll be okay.
Aren't you the devoted wife?
What a weird couple!
You were...
- -...watching. - - Saw everything!
But who thought up the idea of him as a tutor?
It looks like your niece is out to ruin her future.
You don't have to go that far...
I see you don't trust him either!
I-It's not that! But he's not the best provider...
''Provider''?
''A provider''?
She sounded serious.
Right!?
What are you trying to say?
We'll have plenty to talk about, over drinks!
All I have is tea!
Otonashi
Excuse me!
Big brother!
Come in, Big brother!
You're here.
Hello.
Ikoku, he's your tutor. You have to call him teacher.
Hello, I'm Ikuko's mother. Thank you for tutoring her.
N-Not at all. My pleasure!
I'm afraid she's slightly spoiled. Scold her if she misbehaves.
I'll be a good girl!
You see what I mean?
You hear it all the time. Women having affairs with the tutor.
Nonsense. My sister-in-law is very respectable!
But a guy can force it, if he wants.
That's right! They're animals!
My sister-in-law is very strong!
If so, then it's your niece that's in danger.
That's not funny. Ikuko is only twelve years old!
Girls grow up fast these days.
Besides, Godai's got no self-control.
Right. He could carelessly...
Stop talking like that. I'm feeling stress pains.
If something happened to her, I could never apologize!
Oh Lord, please prevent anything dreadful from happening!
- - She's fun to tease! - - She's too serious.
This is the verb ''to be, '' got it?
What if ''Tom '' was the subject?
Are you in love with anybody?
Don't get off the subject.
You're avoiding the question! You are in love!
You're avoiding the question!
You avoided the question again!
- - I've brought some tea. - - Substitute for X in the formula!
Yes, sir!
Why don't you take a break?
Please, don't mind me.
Are you working hard?
Of course!
Take good care of Ikuko, now.
Don't bother Mr. Godai too much!
I won't!
Break time! Wanna play?
I'm exhausted.
l know. I'll show you my photo album!
Yeah, sure.
Why does this always happen to ME!?
Look, look!
This is me on my seven-year-old ceremony.
I got to go to the Meiji Shrine!
Yeah, you were cute.
With Uncle Soichiro.
T-This picture!
Don't I look pretty in a dress?
Sure. You look good in a dress. But...
Thank you! Next, pictures from my school play.
N-No. T-This picture on the bottom...
It's nothing special...
His face is ripped.
I ripped it; I was naughty.
That's too bad.
Your uncle must have been a handsome guy.
Not really. He was kind of weird.
Look, I was the star: Princess Kaguya!
- - Do you see? - - Sure I do. That's pretty.
Next one is...
...Auntie Kyoko!
It was taken just after she married into the family.
Uncle Soichiro took it!
What's wrong?
Hey, Godai!
My New Auntie
Well, I'll be going.
So sorry to keep you.
We look forward to the next lesson.
Thanks.
Don't ever stop tutoring me!
Yes, ma'am.
See ya!
I'm nothing more than her babysitter.
It's so late.
He should be home by now.
What is he doing?
My older-woman lover!
My student lover!
Her peaceful smile...
The face of a woman depending on a man.
I've never seen her smile like that.
Hi, I'm home.
ls something wrong?
N-No. I just wondered how it went?
Oh, no. Did something bad happen?
There it is. That worried look she always has for me.
Hey manager, let's smile!
That's it! Smiles are best.
T-That's true.
He's pretending to be cheerful.
Something must have happened!
Okay...Just try and stop me!
Stop it, Godai! No!
I don't care how drunk you are, this is unforgivable!
Next: ''Godai's Unspeakable Declaration! If You're Going to Do It, Do It! ''
Love is not something you scream.
Love is a precious feeling within your heart.