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H-Hot!
So, Coach Mitaka suddenly decided to come with us?
Yup. He said it's 'cause Big Brother Godai's going.
You called him, didn't you?
I thought it'd be nicer to go in a car than on a train.
Right, Godai?
Good morning!
-Good morning! -Good morning!
Ms. Otonashi why don't you sit up' front?
I'm okay in the back.
Thank you...
for going to rent the van so early in the morning.
No problem. It's a man's job.
Coming?
Your turn, Kentaro.
What're you laughing at?
Pick a card.
Kinda fun, isn't it?
You think so?
It's your turn, Auntie.
Okay.
Yeah! I win!
Shucks...
Big Brother! Wanna play cards?
There's room for one more back here.
Right here.
We're almost there.
All right.
When we get there, teach me how to skate, okay?
I wanna learn, too.
Uh... I'm not that good.
Why don't you ask Coach Mitaka? He'd be a better teacher.
C'mon, Godai. Don't be so modest.
You were born in snow country, weren't you?
You'd be much better than I at winter sports.
Oh, no, Mitaka! You're the athlete!
Stop it, Godai! I know you're better!
You are, Mitaka!
They're acting mighty strange.
Uh-huh.
You're both trying to avoid us!
Yeah. I bet they want to skate with Auntie Kyoko.
I won't let him.
If only he weren't here.
If you don't have John Wilson, I'll take Schaefer.
Never heard of 'em.
What? Never?
They're both very famous figure skate brands.
I can't believe you've never even heard of...
So you want figure skates. What about you?
I-I'll take the same.
That's right.
You're both doing great.
I'm gonna try on my own.
Sure. Give it a try.
Here I go!
Ouch!
Let's have her hold our hands a bit longer.
Like this?
No, like this.
Or maybe like so?
Godai, aren't you going to skate?
What about you, Mitaka?
Oh, me?
I bet he's scheming something.
But he's playing it cool.
Hey! Whatcha doin'?
-Nothing. -Nothing.
-Right? -Right?
Hm... You two are buddies today.
Do I hear sarcasm?
Who would've guessed? You're a good skater.
Born 'n raised in Hokkaido!
She was, huh?
Big Brother! Look!
I can stand on my own!
Aren't you two going to skate?
Finals are over! Go wack-o!
Where do you learn to say things like that?!
Too bad, isn't it?
The manager's spending all her time with the kids.
Well...
C'mon! Get off your butts!
Let's go, Big Brother!
Your sour faces are going to scare away the manager.
C'mon!
You're kiddin', right?
It's true.
Who woulda guessed. Godai, I could see...
Whaddaya mean?!
So you can't skate?
You sounded so confident so I just assumed...
What do you mean?
I told you...
that I'm...
not...
that...
good...
You can't skate at all!
Mitaka, you were talking like you were a pro or something.
Knowledge and ability are two separate issues.
Why did you come, then?
What? If we can't skate we can't be here?
You sound bitter.
No, I'm not.
Ms. Otonashi, will you coach me?
Huh?
M-Manager, me too! Please teach me, too!
Godai, you can stand on your feet without hanging onto anything.
I wouldn't consider this "standing."
You two really can't skate?
As you can see--
We can't skate.
You're gonna pretend to fall and throw yourself on her, right?
Please...
Mrs. Ichinose!
Now, there's an idea.
Brilliant plan.
I have no ulterior motives.
You think my ego would let me pretend I can't skate?
Why don't I teach you?
No thanks.
HOKARONI [Hand Warmer]
I'll watch Kentaro and Ikuko.
-Yes! -Yes!
Well, is it time?
I guess.
All right! Come to me!
Don't be afraid!
Come on...let go of the railing!
M-Manager! People are watching!
If you're embarrassed, get over here.
Over here!
I feel like a fish in a tank.
Remember: Stand on the ice. Do not bring feet together.
Stand with feet slightly apart.
Balance yourself with dominant foot slightly in front.
It's Mr. Yotsuya and Akemi.
More the merrier, isn't it?
Why didn't they come with us?
Hello. It's me, Yotsuya.
Is this a bad time?
It sure is.
You're pretty blunt.
P-Please...
leave me alone for a while.
Me, too.
Fine.
Mysterious shadow Glides across the silver ice Disappears like a swallow
Come on! If you dilly-dally, Yotsuya will be back!
Right.
There!
Great!
Coach Mitaka, you too!
Here's my chance! Mitaka can't even balance!
Godai!
How dare you!
Look...
what I...
Can...
do...!
Keep going, Godai!
Manager!
A little more!
Manager...!
You were leaning too far forward.
My grandma always said men should always keep charging forward.
Thanks.
Let me give you a hand.
Godai doesn't like me.
Mitaka, you'll never be able to skate if you don't get over your fear.
I'm so embarrassed.
I slip and slide on ice with regular shoes on.
When I think I have to slide on these shiny blades--
If you don't slide on them, you're not skating.
Hold my hand.
Thank you.
She's so unfair.
I'm trying so much harder, and she won't even praise me.
Fine.
Straighten up more.
Yes.
Oops!
People are watching.
I-I'm sorry. If I let go now, I'll fall.
Let me hang on a little bit.
Um... Can you let go now?
Forgive me.
Manager! Did he do anything to you?
Godai!
I swear!
I didn't intentionally wrap myself around you.
I know.
Why, you...!
Oopsie!
Ms. Otonashi, watch out!
GET OUTTA MY WAY!
DON'T COME THIS WAY!
Bravo, bravo!
Ms. Otonashi, I'm standing! I'm standing on my own!
Godai!
Ms. Otonashi!
Are you all right?
Don't help him!
Let him be.
But...
Don't bother. You'll spoil him.
Remember: Walk on ice.
Never let feet off surface of ice.
Gently glide both feet forward over ice.
Right.
My face is getting frostbitten.
He's quite stubborn.
Maybe he's dead.
Shall I try kicking him?
Good idea.
Wait!
You're so cruel!
Poor Big Brother!
Your cheek's so cold!
Ikuko, you're such a sweet girl.
OUCH!!
You, too?
Ignore him.
You must teach him early to take care of himself.
Else he'd end up like Godai.
I guess you're right.
Hey!
How could you all be so mean?
Kentaro, are you all right?
Let's go practice some more. I think we've almost got it.
Hang in there, Kentaro.
Ms. Otonashi!
I think I almost got it! Can you help me?
Sure.
Godai, let's keep going.
Right.
If I don't keep an eye on him...
he might throw himself onto you again.
I'll protect you with my life!
What are you talking about?!
I didn't do it on purpose! I swear!
Everyone's watching. Everyone...
Godai! How could you?!
It's impossible to teach two grown men at once.
I'll take over.
Then I'll watch the children.
B-But...
May I have another?
Why are you asking me for permission?
I see. You don't need me.
I was going to offer to watch the children...
but I guess that's not necessary.
What else would you like to eat? Order whatever you want!
All right, then. Let's split.
Okay. I can handle one person.
So be it!
Hurry!
Who's coming to Mama?
Give us a minute!
Let's do this fairly.
I wouldn't want it any other way.
Whoever reaches the manager first wins.
Fine.
Ready?
Start!
What's going on?
I can't lose! I was born in snow country!
I can't lose! I'm a natural athlete!
I bet one bottle of sake that Godai gets to her first.
Three bottles on Mitaka.
I put two bottles on Godai.
They're doing fine without you, Mrs. Ichinose.
This could work...
Manager! Hey!
Yes? What is it?
The finish line moved!
So what?!
I see. Okay.
-The goal! -The goal!
Ms. Otonashi!
She knows.
Whether she knows or not...
It's a race!
Come on! Here I am!
Go!
When's it gonna end?
I bet two bottles that the manager gives up first!
I bet three bottles!
I bet five that neither gets her!
They sure improved.
I don't think they need any more coaching.
Ms. Otonashi!
Manager!
Shall we rest?!
Ms. Otonashi!
Manager!
Needless to say, my body hurt like hell the next day.
Please drop by, Manager.
It'll be my treat.
Next: "Kyoko's Tied One On! Man, Is She Plastered!"
My thirst for free liquor is unquenchable!