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I'm home.
Welcome back!
What's wrong with the manager?
I haven't seen her for the last couple of days.
This is rent.
This is my food bill.
But if l eat nothing but noodles...
And if this goes for miscellaneous charges...
With what's left...
Thank you. Come again.
Why?
Chachamaru's Christmas party.
Who can afford a party?
You're not coming?
Coach Mitaka is a confirmed guest.
And that means--
That naturally the manager will be there, too.
And that means--
A toast, to the beauty in your eyes.
Kyoko...
A-A-A-And that means--
And that means you're gonna be there, too.
Starts at five sharp.
I've got 2488 left.
And with that...
...if there aren't any other emergencies...
No! I have to give a present on Christmas!
Even if it's cheap! If it's sincere, she'll understand!
Right! I'll go shopping!
Now if I only knew what's up with the manager...
Godai? Telephone!
O-Okay!
Thanks--
Keep it down!
S-Sorry.
Damn. At least give me a glimpse.
Kozue?
Today? Sure. I'll meet you after I've done some shopping.
Okay. Bye.
Mrs. Ichinose, please don't eavesdrop on my calls.
It's just a call from your girl. No reason to race down here.
The phone won't run away from you.
No, the phone won't run away.
The phone won't.
If you wanna see the manager, you can just knock.
I don't have any reason to.
Then make up a reason.
Watch the way Coach Mitaka does it, and learn.
Sorry, I don't have that kind of polish.
You just don't have that kind of guts.
You're pathetic!
So I don't have any guts?
She's just mouthing off.
I'll show her my guts!
I'M...
...GOlNG...
...NOW!!
COME BACK...
...SOON!!
Only her voice today, too.
Exactly 2000.
Life will be hell from tomorrow on.
I'll make do.
At least I've got a reason to knock on her door, now.
Is this for me?
Yes.
Shall I open it?
Be my guest.
What beautiful earrings.
I'm so happy.
Kyoko!
--He's at it again! --What is he doing?
--He's so weird.
I've got to cure this daydreaming habit.
Godai! Up here! Up here!
Sorry I'm late.
Where'd you get the bump? You're bleeding.
Here. My hankie.
I-It's okay.
I've got one of my own.
Welcome.
C-Could I have a coffee?
Okay.
So, Kozue what's up?
Well, it's a day early, but--
Here!
Merry Christmas!
T-Thank you. W-What could it be?
A hat?
I knitted it. I didn't do a very good job, though...
Try it on.
Okay.
How cute! You look great!
Oh, no! I forgot to budget for Kozue!!
But she gave me one--
I have to--
I have no choice.
Merry Christmas.
Wow, for me!?
Can I open it?
B-Be my guest.
Earrings!!
They make me seem grown up.
T-Think so? They look good on you.
Thank you! I'm so happy!!
I-I'm happy to s-see you happy.
Damn, I am an idiot!
Am I gonna be wishy-washy till the day I die?
The hat's so warm.
Thank you! I'm so happy!!
Kozue is a sweet kid.
She seemed so happy.
I'm glad I did it.
I did the right thing.
I'M HOME!
WELCOME BACK!
Just her voice again.
This is getting old.
Godai?
M-Manager!
It's been a while.
I-I'll say!
W-W-What've you been doing for three days?
Here.
It's a scarf I knitted for you.
Y-You mean-- for me?
I hope you like it.
O-O-Of course I do!
I'm so glad. Please excuse me. I'm going to get some rest.
I've been at it all night.
You've been knitting all night?
Yes.
So, if you'll excuse me...
T-Thank you!
Sure.
Thank you!
O-Oh, Manager!
Thank you!
I'm so happy! Manager, I'm so happy.
A present.
I don't have a present for the manager!
I could use the rent money--
No, that's no good!
A late rent will just mean more problems for the manager.
So it's the food money.
I doubt I'd die without eating for four or five days.
What am I gonna do?
I don't suppose I could ask for it back--
Thank you! I'm so happy!!
Manager...
So the manager knitted a scarf.
Plus, she worked on it for three days straight.
Nice yarn, too. Godai, it's warm!
A moment. Allow me.
W-W-What're you doing!?
Don't stretch it out!
This is my best scarf!
What's with your attitude?
Godai, come and join us in refreshments.
It's too early for spring cleaning!
Hey! I asked you not to stretch it!
I've got something I need to find.
Just leave me alone!
That's weird. I thought I left it in this drawer.
What is it?
Whatever can it be, Young Godai?
I found my entrance exam ID.
Lemme see.
The good old days.
Show me.
So it's been a year?
The life of a ronin was hell.
Your agonies are apparent in the picture.
Those pouting, haunted eyes--
Anybody'd be haunted. Being made a fool of all the time.
We make a fool of you now.
Your position is unchanged.
Maison Ikkoku's plaything.
Now, listen--
Anyway, congratulations on finding what you wanted.
Now to the bottle.
No! That's not what I was looking for!
I bid you good night.
Akemi, go back to your own room.
Too much trouble.
I'll have my way with you!
I dare you to try it.
She's not even worried.
I found a 100 coin!
Idiot! What can 100 buy?
Oh, geez!
Have some modesty!
It's not here.
I give up.
Found it!!
Is this for me?
Sorry it's not wrapped--
Not at all.
What a pretty brooch.
Then you like it...?
Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
Your eyes are a little red.
I was up all night. I'll sleep in till evening.
I slept great.
Sorry to keep you.
This scarf is really warm.
I'm glad. And it goes well with your hat.
And that looks really nice on you.
You think so? I wonder if I can still wear ''cute'' accessories.
Don't say that. You're still young.
Maybe. I am only 22 years old.
Twenty-two?
Two years older. Just two years.
That wouldn't keep us from getting married.
Just two years.
Coach Mitaka!
Hello. Godai, are you joining the party at Chachamaru?
Yeah.
Perfect. Let's go together.
Okay.
You seem to get cold easily for one so young.
It's just that this scarf is so warm.
The manager knitted her heart out for me.
Ms. Otonashi knitted it by hand?
Well, what can l say?
Gotcha! You don't have an answer to that!
It is getting a bit chilly.
He's right! Ms. Otonashi, your scarves are very warm!
R-Really?
I'm sorry to give you both the same scarf. I'm not very skilled--
Not at all!
You can't top the contrasting colors on the pattern.
--If you think you're special... --If you think you're special...
--...you're sadly mistaken. --...you're sadly mistaken.
But what does she mean by giving us the same scarf?
She can't be after both of us at once.
Is she putting me on the same level as Godai?
What does she have against me?
It's the manager!
Thanks for the scarf! It's really warm!
Really? That's great.
Manager, thank you!
A warm scarf from a warm heart. You're better than Saint Nick.
This shawl is just so toasty.
It's for Christmas, and a thank you for when I had my sprain.
She even knitted one for my dad!
The whole family should match--
The old man was crying, he was so happy.
We match. Like we're made for each other.
I-I guess you're right, Akemi.
I'm sorry it's just one pattern. I didn't have enough time--
The same pattern, but the contrasting colors are perfect.
Kyoko! Knit one for me too!
O-Okay--
Whaddya gonna do?
Maison Ikkoku at night.
A woman and a man alone in the silence.
Somewhere a temple bell rings: Gong-gong.
Next: ''Godai and Kyoko! An Evening for Two Means Double the Trouble.''
What'll I do? I hope nothing happens--