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Encoded by Winterbird
Hey! Don't!
Stop it, or I'll get mad!
C'mere, Soichiro.
So, when's Godai comin' back, anyway...?
Godai? I dunno.
The Manager said tomorrow.
Tomorrow? That's dull.
Why?
I just get a little bummed out when it's too quiet.
He's back!
I have returned!
Welcome home Mister Yotsuya!
Speak of the devil.
--A Happy New Year. --A Happy New Year.
Let's get the drinkin' started! Move it!
--I have no souvenirs-- --I know that!
I wonder where he came back FROM?
Here's a pass!
I'm open!
Pass! Pass!
Did you know about this, Kyoko?
I may not look the part, but l played rugby in high school.
--You can do it! --Way to go!
Almost there!
Check it out, Kyoko! I'm a superstar!
Hello?
Oh, Godai!
What? Two to three more days?!
Things are getting dragged out here.
My folks really missed me.
All right. Take good care of your family.
Who're these "folks that missed you so much"?
It's not like I can tell her the truth.
Coward!
Be quiet.
I can't let the Manager see me like this.
Got time?
Mind if we come in?
Of course not.
So what is it--?
We thought Godai was due back today.
He just called. It seems he may be a few days more.
Here.
You must miss 'im.
You were alone together on New Year's Eve--
Nothing happened.
Don't just throw cold water on our conversatlon.
But--
He didn't take your hand?
No, I was surprised at how pleasant an evening it was!
Thank god!
If anything had happened, it would've been part my fault.
You shouldn't have worried. It was a good set-up.
What does that mean!?
But why is he staying home so long?
Maybe the kid's just feelin' homesick.
N-Now what?
I guess his mommy beats out the love-of-his-life.
That again?
He really is just a kid.
He's being a good son! He didn't go back for summer vacation.
Yeah. Maybe.
Compared to last year, the kid's really grown up a lot.
His body's filled out, too!
He'll be legal this year!
At his sexual peak!
--Nothin' happened? --Nothin' happened?
You never stop!
--Not even a kiss!? --Not even a kiss!?
We did not!!
I must tell you the truth. I love Godai.
No! Ms. Otonashi!
But since we've been apart, I may give in to the loneliness!
Then give in!!
Okay, I will!
M-Muh--
M-Manager!!
W-What was that for, Gramma?
Dreamin' about that landlady again?
Am not! Not at all!
''M-M-M-Manager!!''
C-C-Cut it out!
So when were you planning to return to Tokyo, Yusaku?
I don't know. I can't go like this.
Will you be here until the 15th?
Huh? Why?
You can leave after the "coming-of-age" ceremony.
I can't! This morning's dream would come true by then.
"M-M-M-Manager!!"
Stop that, Gramma!
Ms. Otonashi!
May I treat you to a cup of tea on your way home?
Okay--
Today's the 9th. Godai may come back today.
Just go!
Why not let the Coach cheer you up a bit?
What are you implying?
What do you mean?
Godai's still away, and she's so lonely.
Really?
There you go again!
Maybe I'll come, after all.
I'm not just pinch-hitting for Godai, am I?
Honestly! Now you're doing it!
Back to the country?
Must be nice having a hometown.
So you must be from Tokyo.
Yep. And you?
I went from school to school when my father was transfered.
I can't call any one place my "hometown."
Is it true, about your being lonely?
Since Godai is still away?
Don't take her seriously. It's not funny.
Is that so? I'm glad.
I'm home.
He's not here yet?
Welcome back. That was fast.
Godai would be disappointed if I wasn't here to greet him.
Dumpin' the Coach for Godai, huh?
It's my duty as manager!
Duty, huh? But if he was comin' back, he'd call to say so.
I guess you're right.
Worried 'bout him, huh?
As his manager.
Thank you.
I'm whole again!
I'm fine! She can see me like this!
Time to call the manager!
Hey, Yusaku!
Quit sittin' on yer butt all day! Help out with the restaurant!
I-I was just--
Shut yer trap, get out there and make deliveries!
Damn! The old slave driver!
And I had finally decided to call the manager, too!
Manager?
I'll see you tomorrow!
I'm home, Kyoko! I've kept you waiting so long.
Godai! I was so lonely--
But I never gave in!
Kyoko--
Kyoko!
Godai!
I want to answeryou;
But I'm giving in to love.
I'm heading out to meet my vendors.
Okay. Don't drink too much.
Yeah, yeah.
Here.
What's the plan for tomorrow?
You goin' back?
It's nothing to laugh at!
B-But your face--
Don't laugh!
Awww, man--
S-So then a-about tomorrow?
I can hardly go back looking like this, can I?
"M-M-M-Manager!!"
Right?
What's the matter?
It's just so boring.
Why not go upstairs and have a party, like you always do?
I just ain't motivated.
Our enjoyment requires a pinch of Young Godai's angst.
Hello?
Godai? When will you be home?
Another two or three days?
Maybe another three or four.
I'll be back as soon as I can but it's still too early to tell.
T-That long?
Godai, is there something I should know?
No! Not at all! I just--
M-My folks just won't let me go.
Nobody's holdin' onto you!
Manager!
I said, Manager!
Kozue?
You're miles away. What's wrong?
Nothing.
Shopping?
Yeah.
What's up with Godai? He's still in his hometown.
He's awwful! He promised to take me to a movie on the 10th.
You don't know why, either?
No, he called last night and said something about his parents.
Really?
I miss him.
I'm home!
Welcome back.
Is he back yet?
Not yet.
H-How boring!
What IS he doing, anyway?
It's cold--
The eleventh already--
What IS he doing, anyway?
It's only the wind.
W-What're you doing!?
Quit it!
Stop it!
You're laying around the house every single day!
Go back to Tokyo!
You wanted me here until the ceremony!
Because I thought you'd help out at the restaurant!
You call yourself a man!
Staring at yourself in the mirror all day--
I-I'm not carpet lint!
Yusaku.
You haven't been studying, either.
Maybe we'll find ya a wife so you can take over the business.
No! Absolutely not!
Then go back to Tokyo!
But, I can't--
Godai is really, really late.
Haven't classes commenced already?
It's the 14th!
He's homesick, remember?
He is still a child, after all.
"And he didn't go home for summer vacation."
And what about: "He's bein' a good son"?
Did I ever say that?
He's so inconsiderate! I've still got the rent to collect!
D'ya hear that?
Rent's not due for another ten days!
She's just minutes away from a scene!
I feel we should not provoke her at such a time.
Keep your secret conversations SECRET!?
Manager, you must smile!
Life has its twists. And Godai isn't the only fish in the sea.
S-Stop talking like that! You make it sound as if Godai and I are--
But you've been so depressed lately.
I-I am not depressed. I'm only doing my duty as his manager!
Hey, maybe that's Godai!
Just the wind--
Shall we make cerrtain?
Let's go!
Aren't you coming?
If it was him he'd say "I'm home"!
You are so stubborn!
I knew it!
Welcome back, Godai!
Where have you been?
It's a long story--
H-He's home...
Manager, quick! C'mere!
No! I want to drop off my luggage, first!
What are you saying? You want to see her, right?
It doesn't matter! I don't have to see her!
W-What did he say!?
Come on, Manager, Come on!
I'm busy right now.
Do it later. Just come with me!
What is this?
Now, now, Godai
I don't wanna!
See?
H-Hi--
Does he think he looks cool in those sunglasses?
With no further delay...
...the Main Event!
Come on! Stop it!
I said stop!
A giant is crying!
Gotcha!
I knew I should've stayed two or three more days.
Ah, joyous reunions!
Haven't seen the Manager smilin' in days.
If you call that smiling.
Let's go tie one on.
How I've waited!
Welcome home.
It's good to be back.
Godai's been acting strange lately...
He's avoiding me, and I think he's hiding something!
Something's up.
Next: ''Godai's Roommate! The Cat Who Came to Ikkoku.''
You named a cat after me?
Quit yelling my name all the time!