Then it was a joke!?
You said you loved me as a joke!? That's too much!
B-But...
Does that mean I wasn't dancing around naked...?
Ever since then, Kyoko won't say a word to me.
So you're fighting?
With whom?
You and...
I-I'm heading off.
See you later!
That's how my husband is...
On this beautiful clear day, I'm feeling blue.
Poor guy. Why don't you make up with him?
What do you mean?
Don't play dumb.
When you see Godai, you usually go like...
''Oh, Godai leaving already! ?''
''Part-time work? How industrious! ''
''See you after work! ''
I-I don't really...
You're mad 'cause...
- - he got drunk and yelled... - - KYOKO! I LOVE YOU!
That's the cause, right?
I'm so sorry for all the noise.
No need to apologize!
But why are you giving him the cold shoulder?
Why?
Quit complaining, and enjoy it!
If it was me I'd be swept aw!ay!
Listen to you!
I'm so terrible aren't I?
So what's the problem?
I...
''I '' what?
B-Because...
It's not your late husband that's stopping you, is it?
That's certainly no way to live.
Exactly! It's unhealthy!
You're still so young. You shouldn't waste your life.
R-Really, everyone...
I've got it! How about some tennis?
Honestly, locked up in this old apartment, you're wasting away!
You should get out and have some fun!
Coming, Mrs. Ichinose?
Who, me?
Wait 'til you see the coach...
...he's definitely Something Else!
Okay, then we'll expect to see you on Sunday.
We'll see you later.
Tennis, huh... ?
Who is that?
I told you about her!
The famous ''I love you '' widow?
That's the one!
She looks too good in that outfit.
She's so young. How can we compete?
Score one for youth.
And here we are.
- - It's up to you now. - - Okay.
I hope I don't make too big a fool of myself.
You'll be fine. The coach is a sweetheart.
You sure don't look very athletic.
Us klutzes gotta stick together, right?
You must be new students.
I'm Coach Mitaka.
Pleased to meet you!
I love his white teeth!
No fillings at all. Just a natural sparkle.
First, let's have a little test.
We have to take tests?
It's an aptitude test to see if you'll be in class A, B or C.
We'll start with you, ma'am.
You hear that? He called me ''ma'am ''!
It's a simple test. Just try to return the serve.
Okay! Fire when ready.
O-Okay, let's start!
Here!
If it isn't Godai!
part-time work? Good going.
Yeah, thanks.
Look! Kyoko's up!
K-Kyoko...
Okay, let's begin!
Ready!
She's pretty good!
You ain't kiddin'.
Okay, let's try it one more time!
D-Did you see that? Lace trimming!
I did. I did. I did.
Nice view.
K-Kyoko...
That's enough. You're definitely in the ''A'' class.
Thank you very much!
Who the heck is he?!
You sure put one over on me.
Actin' so nervous...
''I hope I don't make too big a fool of myself. ''
Whatever, but would you please stop trying to imitate me!
I'm just class C. We're worlds apart.
Well, I was on my high school tennis team.
But it's been ages, and I was...
Actually...
...you've got a natural talent.
But your form could use a little help.
Try this...
...and this.
Remember, your hips are the key.
Who the heck is he?!
Isn't he that ladykiller coach?
My wife talks about nothing else!
And she's past fifty, don'tcha know.
Ladykiller?
No, Kyoko!
Get away, Kyoko! Escape!
See?
Why are you smiling at him, Kyoko?
Kyoko!
Hey, Godai!
Go away!
Godai, you...
W-What is it? Leave me alone!
Your block of ice has melted!
Chalk it up to experience, kid.
Damn!
Now I gotta look For a new job.
Boy, I'm bushed!
But it's nice to work up a sweat, Isn't it?
I feel like I sweated all my stress away.
And then there's that good lookin' coach, too.
Welcome home.
Hi.
part-time work today?
Yep, I even had to skip my break.
Good for you!
Out working hard while we're taking tennis lessons.
Tennis? I had no idea.
A student like me's got no time for luxuries like that.
I'm gonna get some rest.
They didn't suspect a thing!
That was pretty scary, huh?
Didja get a look at those marks?
He must've been jammed against that fence for hours.
What an idiot!
You said it!
Godai! A package for you!
'Kay.
A package from home!
I'll leave it here, okay?
Wow, Manager. Killer outfit.
Do you think so? It's just so hot today!
You're really showin' off your assets.
D-Do you think so?
A care package from home. How I envy scholars.
Say, say...
Don't you think the manager's actin' weird?
Young Godai, permission to share the wealth.
Canned crab and canned salmon!
Exquisite!
The manager's usually too classy for that kind of getup.
Summer malaise is upon us, yet she goes to extremes.
Heat alone is insufficient explanation.
She's got herself a man.
H-Hey! Hey! Hey!
Th-Th-That's my...
...care package?
So that's the manager's boyfriend!
Nobody said he's her boyfriend.
Don't they make a fine couple?
I'd never trust a man whose teeth sparkle like that.
I believe he has a certain style.
Tennis is hardly what I'd call ''manly. ''
On the contrary. I'm sure he does quite well for himself.
A young collegiate like yourself can't hope to compare.
And you steal care packages from this ''young collegiate''!
Whatever is the matter? Did I misspeak?
Don't you have anything better to do?
We're observing the manager's boyfriend.
Oh, the coach!
Don't jump to conclusions!
- - He's a hunk. - - Indubitably.
I admire you. You're so full of life.
Really? No one's ever said that to me before.
You've really perked up lately.
I have?
Sure, before, it was like life was passing you by.
Like you'd crawled into a shell or something.
It's your turn, ma'am!
Have fun!
I sure will!
Maybe now I can be the way I was when I first met Soichiro.
Hey!
Why did you have to scare me like that?
You've got a real cute little figure!
ls that so.
Come on, get yourself dressed and ask the coach to join us.
Join us for what?
We can all go hit a coffee shop.
A coffee shop? My pleasure.
What a privilege.
How kind of you to invite me out.
It's actually...
Observe how naturally he grasps her hand.
Years of practice.
It's actually a group outing.
One big happy family.
No! Count me out!
Oh, no. You mean the other ladies weren't...
...coming. In truth, we were the intended parties.
Meet the tenants of my apartment building.
Come Godai, this display doesn't become you.
How do you do? I'm Mitaka.
I'm Yotsuya!
I'm Godai.
A fine vehicle. Secondhand?
I bought it new.
Must've cost you a bundle!
Not really. It's not an import, after all.
it didn't cost more than 3.6 million yen.
Work a few years, and you could afford a nice bicycle.
Chachamaru
What's wrong?
We're here!
What's the occasion?
Introducing the infamous ladykiller!
Don't you think that's overdoing it a little?
Kill me now!
H-Hey...
Beer okay for everybody?
Lemonade for me. I'm driving.
I'll have the same.
Then, me too.
How come? You don't even have a bike!
I don't feel like drinking!
Don't be that way!
C'mon, chug some liquid courage and say it again!
Here!
Say what again?
You know...IT! Don'tcha remember?
M-Mrs. Ichinose!
''KYOKO, I LOVE YOU! ''
Oh no, Mrs. Ichinose! That was just a joke!
Think so?
Isn't that right, Godai?
it was no joke.
I love you!
He said it!
Yeah, but who was he looking at?
Well done, Godai!
You can do it!
Manager, don't it make you happy? Huh!?
S-Stop laughing! It's not a joke!
What's so funny?
I'm leaving!
L-Look out!
Kyoko!
Ms. Otonashi!
Young Godai, take your seat!
Drink up!
Don't wanna!
You declared your love, sober!
Let's celebrate!
Let me go!
Allow the coach his turn on the attack.
Whose side are you on?
- - Neither ally nor enemy. - - Just keepin' things lively.
- - No! Let me go! - - I'll leave the beer here.
- - That's okay! - - Now I'm getting mad!
God, that guy was cute!
Ms. Otonashi!
I'm sorry. It wasn't on purpose.
I-I know that. It was my fault.
it was just an unfortunate accident.
No, a fortunate accident!
They're quite interesting people.
They're not bad people.
They just enjoy seeing people get upset.
So what was it that upset you?
Is it so upsetting to hear someone say he loves you?
If it's so bad...
I'm...a widow.
Then your husband is...
l never want to forget him.
If I were ever to forget Soichiro...
...then he would truly be dead.
it seems like this might take some time.
But I'm a patient man.
I'll see you on the tennis court.
Bye.
Lemme go!
Don't try to run!
Kyo...
Kyoko...
Poor Kentaro! Nobody'll take him anywhere for summer vacation!
So we all decided on a trip to the beach!
Next: ''Love Panic on the Beach! ''
Coach Mitaka, I think Soichiro likes you!
He seems so attached to you!