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Encoded by Winterbird
As of today, Kyoko has resigned her position at Maison Ikkoku.
Re--
Resigned?
It isn't much but...
Please accept this small parting gift.
Excuse me.
What's going on?
Mrs. Ichinose, have you heard the manager mention retirement?
Not one word.
'Scuse us.
Comin' through.
We're the movers. Where's the Manager's Office?
I-It's down the hall, but--
'Scuse us.
--Grab this one. --Okay.
What are you guys doin' here?
Moving. What else?
"What else?" Listen--
This is truly retirement.
That's pretty rough.
She could have said something to me.
I began to think of her as a younger sister.
Wouldn't "granddaughter" be appropriate?
Younger sister!
Granddaughter?
Thanks for the business.
I thought it was strange.
She suddenly started fixin' up the place.
They say a bird cleans its nest before departing.
Maybe that's true, but--
Is this Maison Ikkoku?
You can do it!
He was my husband--
"Save me, my prince!"
I've just now recalled...
...the previous manager suddenly left as well.
Kyoko and that old fart ain't got nothin' in common!
We treated each other like family!
How can she do this to us!?
I'm outta here! I'm gettin' a drink.
C'mon, kid. You're comin' with me.
Oh, dear! Look how late it is!
I'm sorry, Soichiro. I'll have your dinner in a minute.
I'm home!
I left the door open--
M-Mister Yotsuya.
It's all been so sudden. I needed a moment to compose myself.
But--
W-What happened?
But I have come to terms with it.
We have no right to hold you back.
What are you talking about?
Your mother was here.
She announced your resignation.
Wha--!?
Furrther, she summoned the movers.
What was that!?
Manager!
I'm going to my parents'!
Share this among yourselves.
I expected more out of the manager.
K-Kyoko!
Greetings.
They're already schnockered.
I see.
Hello, Young Godai?
The manager has returned to her parents'.
You saw her!?
She wanted us to have this.
Octopus puffs.
She thinks she can blow us off with these?
K-Kyoko!
It ain't gonna work!
Lemme have one.
Yotsuya?
Take your roommates home.
This isn't the right atmosphere.
Call it a night, Akemi.
You sure? Thanks.
Homeward bound.
What are you saying? We're just gettin' started!
Kyoko!
Ma! Don't drink so much!
Shut up! Go to bed!
You're such a wimp! Cut the tears already!
I can't-- I can't believe she left like that!
He can't help it. The woman is an ice cube.
Who'd come here this late?
The wind, perhaps?
Honestly--
Manager!
What are you all doing here?
Look who's talkin'! You forget somethin'!?
You went back to your parents--
Yes, to arrange the return of my things.
I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
I never dreamed they'd go this far while I was out.
It's all my mother's fault!
I don't get this!
So maybe-- You didn't quit?
Of course not!
Hurray!
Thank god!
Hey, Godai?
Don't worry. He's emotional when he's smashed.
Thank god! Thank god! Thank god!
This is great! Let's drink to it.
Thank you, my throat feels so dry.
Why?
I've been yelling a little.
To everyone's health!
I just knew it had to be a misunderstandin'.
This is great! This is great!
Thank you, eveyone. Thank you for caring about me.
M-Manager.
Dear, what is it?
She's just so cute!
Looking through that album again?
But, just look!
What do you think?
See? See?
She's so cute.
She was such a good, obedient girl.
Photos?
Why didn't I think of that?
Don't you think they're strange?
It IS strange! My parents are abnormal!
Isn't that going a little far about your own parents?
I stepped out for a minute, and they call in the movers!
That's true--
It's weird! It's even illegal!
Is it just me, or don't you get along with your folks?
What do YOU think?
I'm just askin'--
You're nice to everyone else. Why are you so hard on your parents?
They take advantage when I'm nice.
It's your stubbornness that makes them treat you that way.
You seem strangely sympathetic to my parents.
I'm a parent myself.
You should be grateful you got 'em.
Kentaro doesn't bad-mouth me, does he?
Umm--
I hate this!
She never takes me anywhere for spring break!
You said the same thing last summer vacation.
Ma just drinks, day in and day out.
I got a right to complain once in a while.
Don't be a crybaby! We got bigger things to think about.
The manager could be taken from us!
I hope your ma handles this right.
She might be the only thing stopping the manager!
Why don't you stop your girlfriend yourself!?
What a loser.
I can't do anything to stop her!
We're nothing more than "tenant" and "manager."
I'm still just a stranger!
What's up, Ma?
What're you talkin' about?
You haven't taken me to a movie in forever!
A mom and her kid can have fun together.
Ya wanna go, don't you?
"Nosy, prying, and prone to enthusiastic bouts of meddling."
Mrs. Ichinose. If I could enlist her--
But how will I ask for her help? Kyoko would be at the apartment.
My lucky day!
Our meeting must be fate!
Who're you?
I'm Kyoko Otonashi's mother!
I was just coming to speak to you.
To me!? Why?
To tell the truth...
...it's so shameful!
You're the only one I can turn to!
We should get out of the street then.
Ma!
Then you'll agree to talk to me?
Why not?
Oh, thank you so much!
Ma! What happened to the movie!?
This is better than any old movie!
Look, order whatever you like!
At this rate, I'm gonna be a delinquent.
She took Kentaro to a movie? That's unusual.
Maybe she got scared hearing the manager fighting with her folks.
What a rude thing to say!
That don't make it any less true.
You gonna answer that, or what?
W-What if it's my mother again?
You're such a wimp! I'll get it.
If it's my mother, I'm not home.
Yeah, yeah.
Hello? Maison Ikkoku.
She's here.
It's a guy.
Hello?
Father!
Did your mother drop by?
She's not here. Why?
N-No reason.
I wanted to talk to you alone.
And Mother always changes the subject.
Can I stop by?
No, I don't mind.
Okay.
What'd he want?
He's coming here.
That old man!
If he tries to drag Kyoko back, I'll stop him by force if necessay!
That's-- That's the least I can do!
M-Manager? Your father's here.
Father! That was quick!
I called from the pay-phone on the hill.
Let's get out of here.
We're both stubborn, to the point where she won't listen anymore.
And when I heard of your reputation from the neighbors--
You were investigating me?
They say you've been keeping an eye on Kyoko.
She's a pretty entertaining gal.
If only you'd explain!
Please tell Kyoko to COME HOME!
My husband is prone to illness, and he is always in the hospital.
Gee, I'm sorry. I had no idea.
And what's worse Kyoko won't see him.
But Big Brother Godai said he saw the manager's father.
He must have checked out of the hospital to see his daughter!
We must get Kyoko home! I don't care what method we have to use!
I see.
I thought that calling the movers was pretty low.
But this was the reason--
I understand. I'll help Kyoko see reason.
Thank you!
So I just wanted to say...
...it's my fault, too.
So stop being stubborn, and come home like a good girl.
Daddy!
It's not that I'm angry when you opposed my marriage...
...or that you were insensitive when Soichiro died...
...or that you never once came with me to visit his gravesite...
...or the other times you let me down. I'm not mad at that.
K-Kyoko!
I'm not a little girl.
I have to decide my own life.
And here I apologized!
Leaving?
Bathroom!
He doesn't understand anything.
Mind if I come in?
You should go home!
Be a daughter while you have the chance!
But why are you suddenly--
Never mind that now.
You have to consider your father's feelings!
Parents are parents no matter what!
Besides your father is--
Keep it up.
Who are you?
Huh? Oh, nice to meet you.
I'm Kyoko's father.
For real?
You look healthy enough.
I am, thank you.
Now that's funny. You don't look anything like that picture.
Picture?
In the picture your mother showed me, he looked half dead.
That picture was taken five years ago!
You've been tricked!
I told you my mother was abnormal! Now you see!
Okay, I'm convinced.
Why did you sneak off to see Kyoko!?
Here I had a tenant as an ally!
That pea-brained scam was doomed from the start!
Everything turned out for the best. Drink up!
Baby, it's cold outside.
Is this an "end of construction" party?
Right.
It may be broken-down, but still...
...it's home.
Time flies, and before you know it, it's cherry blossom season!
Oh, Soichiro! Until I know what the future holds...
...I'd like to keep your last name.
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