High school.
Those were the days.
Third ring.
She's so cool.
Yagami's good at everything.
All she has left to conquer...
is love.
I wanna fall in love.
Bull's eye!
So, in a nutshell, Kokoro is about a man
who was a step ahead of his friend, "K" in proposing to the woman they both loved,
causing "K" to commit suicide.
Any questions thus far?
I do!
Y-Yes, Yagami?
Let's say you're the main character.
And let's say that the widow at the boarding house
is a beautiful young woman in her 20's.
Could a love relationship blossom between these characters?
I don't quite understand your question.
I'm asking you if you like widows.
W-What does that have anything to do with--?
You know what I mean!
I want to know how you feel, Mr. Godai.
TEACHERS' OFFICE What was that?
TEACHERS' OFFICE
You mustn't let students take control of the classroom.
I'm sorry.
It seems Yagami has taken quite a liking to you.
N-No!
These girls may look mature, but they're still children.
Oh, thank you.
Under no circumstances should you succumb to your carnal desires.
Is that clear?
Please! I wouldn't if they begged me.
--What? --I mean...
Yes, of course!
What are you going to do?
Mr. Godai will be gone in another week.
Don't worry. After all, I'm the class president.
I can make an excuse to be alone with him anytime I want.
--See ya! --Bye!
I think the current system is unfair.
I see your point.
So I have an idea. Take a look at this.
Well, Class President see you later.
--Sure. --Bye!
Good luck! See ya!
Bye.
--Mr. Godai. --Yes?
This is my idea.
I think there should be eight clean-up groups.
And each group should have an appointed leader.
What do you think?
An all-girls school sure quiets down fast.
Is this normal?
Mr. Godai.
Y-Yes?
Mr. Godai--
Are you still here?
What were you doing?
Uh--
We were discussing a new proposal for clean-up time.
It's my job as the class president.
I see. Please go home soon.
Yes. We just finished.
Remember... Don't you dare get yourself in trouble.
I'm aware of that.
Mr. Godai!
You don't have to run from me!
W-What do you want from me?!
Why are you so angry?
I'm not angry.
Yes, you are.
What do you want?
Here. This.
I made notes about each group's responsibilities.
I'd like you to take a look.
See you tomorrow.
Bye!
Godai.
Hi Kozue.
Are you on your way home from student teaching?
Yeah. How've you been?
Good.
Aren't they going ga-ga over you?
Huh?
Your students.
No way. They pick on me.
You never know.
They may pretend to be kidding around
because they have a crush on you.
What about you, Kozue?
Did you ever have a crush on a student teacher?
I did, but I forgot about him right away.
Two weeks are over so quick, you know.
Yeah. It's real quick.
Of course you'd forget.
You're back.
Hi.
You're home late today.
Uh-huh.
Well, good night.
Good night.
Oh, by the way--
Huh?
So how are things going? Yagami...was it?
W-Why do you ask that?
Oh, I just wondered.
Girls that age are fearless, you know.
I was just curious.
Don't be ridiculous! She's a child!
I'm only interested in older women.
I see. I'm sorry I asked.
As long as you understand.
I LOVE YOU. W-What is this??
I LOVE YOU.
How dare she pick on an adult!
She must think I wouldn't get angry!
Ooh. A confession of love?
It's too late to hide it now.
C'mon! C'mon!
It's none of your business, Yotsuya!
What's all the commotion?
Godai's exchanging love diaries.
Huh? With whom?
A high-school girl.
--Wow! --That's not true!!
Lemme see! Lemme see!
--NO! --C'mon! Just a peek!
--I said NO! --C'mon!
NO!!!
Good morning, Soichiro.
What a nice day.
Good morning!
Godai!
I'm sorry about what I said last night.
It was none of my business.
It's all right.
I'm drawing the line today.
--See you. --Have a nice...
Oh, yes I need to feed you breakfast.
G-Good morning.
Can I help you?
Hmm... I wonder what this is?
Perhaps Godai forgot it.
I wonder what it's for?
Do you think it's important?
Gee... Godai's pretty forgetful sometimes.
...So please observe these school rules.
Also, this afternoon's sewing class has been moved to Classroom #3.
And those of you who haven't brought in your PTA dues,
please bring it by tomorrow.
I have to get her alone and tell it to her straight.
Godai... Godai?
Y-Yes!
Mr. Godai, I said "do you have anything to add"?
N-No.
Wow. Is that right?
Godai's exchanging love diaries?
You smell trouble, or what?
Yes.
Oh, c'mon. Like you're really troubled.
You're right.
I'll give you a ride...to school.
To school?
Don't you have to take that notebook to Godai?
Mrs. Ichinose!
I'm sure he's in a real bind by now.
I don't know. I don't think it's that important.
Besides, I left it at Maison Ikkoku.
It's all right. Please.
If we don't hurry, school will be out.
I'll hitch a ride to Maison Ikkoku, then.
C'mon, Manager. Get in.
Thank you for waiting.
--I'm off. --See you.
This will make Godai happy.
Oh, well. It'll be nice to see my school again.
Thank you, Mitaka.
Please give my regards to Godai.
Y-Yes.
Bye!
Wow. It's been ages.
Huh?
How pretty.
What's up?
Look!
It's her from Mr. Godai's!
The widow is here?
She must have come to see Mr. Godai.
How bold.
The nerve!
Oh? She's not here.
Maybe she went home.
Have you seen Yagami?
No.
Oh.
Nothing's changed.
Hello.
Oh.
Hello.
What brings you to our school?
I brought something Godai forgot at home.
Something he forgot?
Uh-huh.
Th-That's mine!
Oh. Then my job is done.
Good bye.
Wait.
Do you-- How do you feel about Mr. Godai?
Oh.
There you go.
Bye.
Fine.
Go ahead and strut your mature woman stuff.
I'll get him with my youthful charm!
I can't seem to get her alone.
Mr. Godai!
Mr. Godai! Hurry!
W-What's the matter?
--Come! Please! --Hurry!
What's wrong?
Just come! Hurry!
GYM EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM
You heard weird noises inside?
Yes.
I don't see anything out of--
What do you think you're--?!
Open the door!
--Hey! --Mr. Godai.
Y-Yagami! W-What are you doing?!
Quiet! If you make too much noise, I'll scream.
I'm serious.
I'm sorry to come unannounced.
How many years has it been?
You haven't changed at all, Ms. Kamiogi.
Oh, please. You, too, Ms. Chigusa-- I mean, Mrs. Otonashi.
And Godai is your tenant? What a small world.
How is he doing as a teacher?
Some of the girls seem to have taken a great liking to him.
S-Stop, Yagami! Cut it out!
If someone sees us like this we'll both be in big trouble!
You're the one who'll be in big trouble.
I'm not doing this to be a pain in your butt.
You are a big pain in my butt.
Mr. Godai!
Listen, Yagami. What you need is self-respect.
Oh, puh-leeze.
What an old line.
Oh, no!
Oops! The teacher!
Wait!
Come and visit again.
Sure.
Graduates rarely come back to visit.
Oh? Are my students still here?
Excuse me.
Cut it out!!
Godai?
Am I...that unattractive?
I-It's not that.
Then why are you avoiding me?
I'm in love with someone!
It's that boarding house widow, isn't it?!
Am I right, Mr. Godai?!
It's none of your b--
Tell me the truth!
I'm leaving.
Wait! I'm not done talk--
Let go!
--NO! --Hey!
How long are you going to let them go?
Oops. I better--
Mr. Godai.
Yagami.
Stop right there.
Ms. Kamiogi!
I-It's not what you think.
M-Manager.
I'm glad you weren't accused as a rapist.
Well, I'm NOT.
Boy, am I glad I exercised self-control.
--Godai? --Yes?
Are you hungry?
A-Actually, I am.
Why don't we grab something to eat on our way home?
Sure.
--It'll be my treat today. --Oh, please. Allow me.
--Let me. --No.
I insist.
--But... --I'd really like to.
Well then, thank you.
Listen, young ladies.
You may just be kidding around,
but men can suddenly decide to take advantage of you.
Please act like good high-school students and behave yourselves.
Especially you, Yagami.
Yes. I'm deeply sorry.
Good. After all, you're the class president.
You should be setting an example for the rest of--
Right! Like this is gonna stop me!
What?! You're going to sleep over?!
I've already made up my mind!
N-No! What do you think you're doing?
Hey! Put your clothes back on!
What is going on here?!
Next: "Pajama Girl Charges in! Maison Ikkoku in a Love Panic."
Whatcha gonna do, Manager?