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Wait up, Kozue!
Why the big hurry? A date?
Wrong.
That class was rough. My shoulders are so stiff!
You're not kidding! That prof tires me out.
What do you say we go to Harajuku?
Not me. That place is for kids.
Anyone want to get a bite to eat?
Okay, follow me.
You're treating?
A large parfait for me!
Don't be silly! You pay your own.
COFFEE SHOP SCORPlON LEG LOCK
What?! You're kidding, right? I can't believe that!
There you go again! Everybody does it. Right?
Of course. Nothing to be surprised about.
You have a boyfriend, don't you, Kozue?
His name was...
Godai.
Don't you take trips together?
Oh no!
Haven't you been seeing each other a long time?
How far along have you gotten?
How far? Godai isn't like that.
He's a real gentleman.
I can't believe I'm hearing this!
So in your case, Kozue...
you've just held hands...
and let him put his arms around you? That's the extent?
No.
Not even that.
Come on!
Something must be wrong with the guy.
There's nothing wrong with him.
I'll be frank. He's not normal! Right?
I'd have to agree.
That's not true!
Or is it?
Hi there, Godai!
How nice. A date with Kozue?
Lady-killer!
Young Godai!
Better hurry before the manager gets back.
Then let go of my arm!
Will you treat me to a deluxe tempura on rice?
Okay.
Deluxe, now.
I heard you the first time!
Don't forget my deluxe tempura on rice.
Forget it!
Where're you going?
Uh...out.
You're weird.
Let's go, Soichiro!
A date?
Your necktie's crooked.
I wouldn't call it a date.
Did I make it too tight?
N-No.
There. That looks right.
Thanks.
Have a good time.
Have a good time!
Thanks! 'Bye!
Pigeons!
UEYAMA ZOO
Tigers!
Look, Godai, tigers!
They're not moving at all.
Godai.
Godai?
Godai, are you there?!
Huh? What?
Did you call my name?
What's the matter, Godai?
You don't seem to be enjoying yourself.
Huh?
No, that's not true.
Is your necktie bothering you?
My necktie?
Shall we get something to drink?
Thank you very much.
You're going to spill that!
Would you have preferred a movie?
Oh no! This is lots more fun!
Really?
Yes!
Godai! Come quick!
Look how big those carp are!
They're really huge.
Over there, too.
They must be on a date.
It's time we headed home.
Let's walk a little longer.
But...it's time.
That's no fun.
Why don't you come over to my house for dinner!
No...thanks.
Why not?
I was over for dinner just the other day.
But...
I'm cold!
There you go, a human heater.
You're so warm!
What's the matter, Kozue?
Oh, nothing.
Are you cold?
Yes, freezing!
Then let's go home. You don't want to catch cold.
NANAO
You should've invited Godai over.
I did.
Why didn't he come?
I don't know.
He dumped you, Sis!
That hurts! What's that for?
We're on very good terms.
I hope you're both behaving yourselves.
What do you mean?
Godai is, after all a Man.
Don't read the paper at the dinner table!
I'm not sure anymore!
This passage by the celebrated French author, Edmond Rostand...
is famous as the climactic last scene of Cyrano de Bergerac.
A scientist and a musician...
Cyrano was skilled with both sword and pen.
His prominent proboscis, however...
forced him to give up the love of his life.
Concealing the intense love in his heart...
he penned letters from the battlefield to his beloved Roxanne...
for Christian, a handsome but illiterate fellow.
Straighten your elbow a bit more.
The basics are very important.
Okay. Again.
Thank you so much for treating me!
Don't be bashful. Order anything you'd like.
I really shouldn't!
Go right ahead.
I shouldn't!
Cheesecake and English tea with lemon.
Is that one of each? Right away.
Thanks!
You're always so cheerful.
Actually, I'm depressed.
What?
I can't understand...
the way men feel.
Did something happen between you and Godai?
That's just it. Nothing happened.
Is Godai in love with someone?
So that's it.
She doesn't know that Godai likes Miss Otonoshi.
Love is a gamble.
You can be dating as friends all along...
but the moment you mention the word "love," it's over.
If you hadn't said anything...
your relationship might've gone on forever.
But...
Godai doesn't have the nerve. It's as simple as that.
Do you really think so?
Sure.
It's getting cold.
Let's head back.
Forgive me!
No, that's all right!
I hope we can talk like this again.
Sure. You're welcome to come anytime.
Really?!
That makes me so happy!
Now, shall we go home?
Okay!
I saw.
What?!
Coach Mitaka with Kozue?
They're an unlikely couple.
But it's a fact.
Hey! What's going on?!
I-I...
Maybe she switched boyfriends.
N-No way!
Are you handsome?
Rich?
Own a car?
Cheerful?
There, you see?
It's no contest.
Godai wins!
It'll never happen.
How are Godai and Kozue getting along?
Why do you ask?
I saw Kozue the other day.
You rascal, you!
Stole Godai's girlfriend, didn't you?
And now you want to know if their relationship is fallin' apart?
What're you saying?!
Oh, come now! As if you didn't know!
Someone saw you with Kozue in your arms.
It's a misunderstanding! Kozue and I aren't...!
Mr. Mitaka!
Godai never smiles when we see each other anymore.
I wish he'd at least put his arm around me when we say goodbye.
What am I doing?!
A struggling student, Lying in the chilly draft Too poor to shiver.
Time to hit the sack.
Miss Otanashi, would you join me for tea on the way home?
She's here again.
All right, Kozue, I understand.
Just leave everything to me.
Mr. Mitaka that's wonderful!
I have to use the ladies room.
I'll have to settle this face-to-face with Godai.
I hope this isn't just a game for you!
Godai!
You'd better be serious about her.
What're you saying?!
It's your fault that all this happened!
If you're a man, at least give Kozue a goodbye hug!
Got that?!
I'll be going now.
In a relationship, it's how you say goodbye that counts.
Wait!
How you say goodbye...?
What're you...?
Godai.
It's how you say goodbye that counts?
That was a surprise!
When did the two of you switch places?
He's right... If we're going to break up anyway...
It was fun, Kozue.
Goodbye.
I'm so happy! You finally understand!
Goodbye! See you again!
See you again?
Huh?!
The day is Christmas Eve.
A stone brings a flurry of romance to Chachamaru!
Next: "Love Takes Guts! Godai's Part-Time Gambit"
It's our Christmas story, part one.