Am I...a woman?
W-What is she talking about?
Ever since that moment...
it seems there's been a change in my life.
If I were to describe it.
I'd say that the ladies are beginning to notice me.
Whatcha lookin' at?
Nothing. Only that the school festival's almost here...
So what? You hungry? Let's grab a bite.
T-There's that Feeling!
But I can't believe it's happening here!
Godai, you've been actin' weird!
It's nothing. Nothing at all.
Let's get that food.
Yusaku Godai.
He'll do fine.
He never stops--
Excuse me.
You're feelin' like you're bein' watched?
Like it's burning into my back.
The C.I.A.? The K.G.B.?
Aliens, maybe? I know, you've got a poltergeist!
Don't treat me like I'm paranoid!
Calm down.
It's just...
The one staring is...
I get the feeling it's a girl--
Why didn't you say so?
Here.
What's this?
I treasured it in the hope I might use it.
But to prove my friendship, It's yours.
I-It's a--! Sakamoto!
Grit your teeth and use it.
Don't waste a friend's gift.
I'm not THAT hard up!
Geez!
''Massages. Only 1900 yen until 7 PM.''
That's affordable!
Godai--
T-That Feeling!
A-And you are...?
Say there, Godai.
Y-Yes?
I don't suppose you'd accompany me?
Yes?
I've had my eye on you for quite a while.
Well?
Okayama! I've got two hours free.
--Then let's go. --O-Okayama.
So, where are we going?
Follow me and you'll see.
If a lady lures a man into a deserted spot, it means--
Love at first sight.
I can't help it.
This may be a shock, but I love another.
That has nothing to do with it.
Don't tempt me.
You mustn't make a woman beg!
Perhaps a single kiss--
Here you go.
W-What's this?
It's called a brush and a bucket.
We're short on labour. Help us out?
The school festival is coming up. You haven't joined a club, right?
I've had my eye on you for quite a while.
I've picked up a nice guy.
This is Godai our new helper.
Thanks!
You're a godsend.
Not at all. I've got two hours free.
Is this a sign?
A backdrop.
''Now I've got you!''
''Welcome, Mr. New Club Member!''
Godai's just helping out.
Just helping out?
Y-Yeah--
''Oh, golly! You're gonna have to join the club for real!''
You've got nothing better to do. Join up.
B-But I--
''Please join up! I'm so lonely on my own!''
''Please? Pretty please!?''
No, I--
You've got ''puppeteer'' written all over your face.
T-Think so?
--Please do it! --Join the club!
O-Okayama.
''Hurrah! Banzai! Banzai!''
''Li'l Masumi is so happy! Whoopie!''
Here you go!
Soichiro, here's your breakfast.
Stop it!
Brush your teeth, will ya!?
You're tickling me!
Godai's steppin' out with the girls.
Why do you say that?
Look at how late he's been coming home recently.
These days, coeds like the night life.
You don't say.
He's a college man now. Maybe now he's got the guts to get a girl.
Mrs. Ichinose, be careful with your potato chip crumbs!
Whoops. Hit a nerve.
And stop dragging Godai into everything!
Honestly!
I wonder if she was referring to...her?
Hello, Maison Ikkoku.
This is Kuroki.
Yes?
Is Godai' there?
Just a moment.
Is it that girl? The voice doesn't seem the same.
Godai?
Thanks for the invite.
Not at all. My pleasure.
Tomorrow at five? See ya then.
''Kuroki! What's wrong?''
Godai's manager. She sounds like a young woman.
''Oh, no! Godai and some lady are shacking up!?''
His manager. His manager.
''But they're LIVING TOGETHER!''
What's the story?
Sounds like fun!
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Hello, Maison Ikkoku.
I'm Kamisaka. Can I speak to Godai'?
For you. It's a girl.
O-Okayama. Thanks.
Hello? Oh, Kamisaka?
An hour earlier? Then four o'clock--
Yeah.
Okay.
I'm sorry to tie up the phone.
It's all right. It's all part of the job.
I-I'll bring it to you.
Here.
Thank you.
Maison Ikkoku.
Hi! Gimme Yusaku, okay?
It's another girl.
T-Thank you.
Hello? Koizumi? Yeah, Kamisaka already told me--
See you.
S-Sorry 'bout all the phone calls--
It's all right. It's all part of the job.
Yeah, but--
You just have so many female friends, don't you?
No, actually I--
Hello!? Maison Ikkoku!
This is Nanao. Could I speak to Godai?
Hello?
Just hold on for a moment.
It's you-know-who.
This is Godai--
Whatcha calling for?
You want to talk?
This isn't the best place--
Okay. I'll go meet you.
I-I'm sorry. Getting calls, one right after the other.
It doesn't matter. It IS my job.
Explaining it now wouldn't do any good.
Well-- I really am sorry.
Don't mention it.
Why that little...
...gigolo!!
Actually, I hadn't quite left yet.
Ma! I wanna go to the coffee shop!
Can't afford such luxuries.
She just wants me to carry her stuff!
-- You're right. -- Really!?
A parfait sounds good. So does pudding.
'Course with the ''Special Parfait'' you get both...
Order whatever you want, just keep your voice down!
That's the new girlfriend. So he's given up on the manager!
Who was the lady on the phone?
My manager. Remember, we met her on the way to the movie.
Oh, her? You're kidding!
Ma, whatcha doing?
Will you shut up? I can't hear a thing!
So the two of you are living together.
Well, yes, in a manner of speaking.
Isn't that kind of hard on you?
I-- guess--
I'll bet it is.
Well, you know...
You don't know the half of it.
Well, I guess it would be. She's so beautiful. So stylish.
W-What's wrong?
I'm sorry.
--I think he's dumping her! --He's to blame,I'm sure!
Looks like a lovers spat.
That's Godai!
Hey! This isn't for innocent eyes.
Why not?
I can't find--
A handkerchief?
--Here. --T-Thank you...
Let's leave.
And to think I almost missed it!
Just the mention of Kyoko starts her crying.
That means she realizes that I'm in love with Kyoko.
She must really be in love.
Hold my bag for a second.
That hurt. I hate that. Look how I was crying.
What hurt?
When something gets under your contacts, it really hurts.
C-Contacts!?
I'm sorry, did I surprise you?
Y-Y-You sure did!
See?
Look, Soichiro you want half of my cookie?
Catch me if you can!
A lovers' quarrel!?
I saw the whole thing! By accident, of course.
Then he put on the gentleman act, wiping away her tears.
So they made up. How wonderful for them.
You're a real piece of work, ain't ya?
Whatever do you mean?
Keep acting cold and you'll lose your man.
Godai is free to go out with whomever he pleases.
You don't care?
Not in the slightest.
Gotcha. See ya.
Won't you have a slice of apple?
Doesn't look like there's any left to eat.
Take it easy, huh?
There's plenty to eat!
You saw it? Mrs. Ichinose, too?
Saw it all!
S-She wouldn't have told the manager--?
Could she resist something so juicy?
Ma called it a ''lovers' quarrel.''
I knew it!
A lovers quarrel!? Her pure image of me will crumble!
You were never pure. Give up.
C'mon. Drown your sorrows.
This isn't funny! It's all a misunderstanding!!
M-Manager--
Mr. Godai. Telephone.
O-Okay.
Did Mrs. Ichinose say anything?
About what?
It's not worth talking about, if she didn't.
I haven't heard a thing. Not a thing.
R-Really?
''So, how's the manager taking it?''
More calmly than I expected.
--That's no fun! --l wanna call him next!
Godai?
Kuroki?
Now? Sorry, I can't.
Bye.
Listen, these girls who've been calling--
Hello.
Godai!
Thanks.
K-Koizumi? Sorry, but I can't.
That was--
Yes!
K-Kamisaka? I'll call you later!
Actually I--
Maison Ikkoku; WHAT!?
''Hello. This is Li''l Masumi'. ''
''Thank you so much For the call. ''
''Li''l Masumi' is all by her lonesome. ''
''Hello?''
''Hello, my little Godai'! Can you come out and play--?''
A-Actually, all these girls--
The last was a guy, but--
Unless you have more calls, would you please leave?
So then, several days later...
...they came to install a pink payphone.
From now on, please ask your friends to call this number.
I-I'm sorry.
It's all my fault--
Actually, I've been meaning to install one for some time now.
And I'm sure there are phone calls you'd like to be private.
Not at all! I've got nothing to hide!
And I've got nothing to do with those girls.
What you're doing with those girls has nothing to do with me!
''Doing with those girls''? I knew you were taking this wrong!
How am I taking WHAT wrong?
Y-You just don't get it, do you!?
Well, I guess I'm just some stubborn widow!
W-Wait! If you'd just listen a second--
If I didn't know better I'd say that was a lovers' quarrel.
''I'm taking this wrong''!
''Just listen a second''!
So Godai is THAT kind of man!
And that'll be For Godai, too!
Well, I'm not getting it!
Oh, shut up!
Hello?
It's me. Please don't hang up.
Godai!
I joined a club at my college.
Every time those girls called, it was on club business.
Koizumi always cries when she gets drunk.
Kamisaka was the one laughing. They're also in the puppet club.
The president's name is Saotome. He's a really nice guy.
Hey, Ma, when's supper?
It's just gettin' good.
I should have told you about the club right from the start.
And... One more thing...
The reason Kozue was crying in the coffee shop--
Hello?
Are you...still there?
Yes.
Next week, it will be one year since I came to Maison Ikkoku.
They want to throw me a party, but...
Next: ''Way to Go, Godai! The First Date with Kyoko.''
Oh, Godai. I'm so sorry!
I got the date and party all mixed up.
It's all my fault!