KUJO
Thank you so much for coming today.
This is our daughter, Asuna.
Thank you for your invitation.
May I introduce my nephew, Shun?
I'm so glad that the weather is so fine today.
Shun, how about a greeting?
O-Oh, yes. My name is Shun Mitaka.
My name is Asuna Kujo.
Coach Mitaka must be in his marriage meeting right now.
I guess so.
Her family's loaded, and she was cute, too, huh?
You're the only one who could stop me.
You've never had a boyfriend?
I attended girls' schools all my life.
I find that hard to believe. Why, you're so charming.
I'm a bit of an introvert.
I'd rather stay home and play with my siblings.
I'm the complete opposite.
I love the outdoors... playing sports.
I'll do whatever it takes!
H-Huh? You really don't--
Um... Would you mind meeting my brothers?
I would love you to meet them.
Sure. Of course.
They would be elated!
I can't believe such a nice girl still exists.
She's a little too quiet for my taste...
but I guess that's part of her charm--
Hey? I thought she's an only child...?
I'm sorry to keep you waiting!
These are my brothers.
Remember? This is the man I told you about yesterday.
Say hello.
I wonder how his marriage meeting went?
Don't you think it's weird?
What is?
You'd think Coach Mitaka would call you...
as soon as the meeting was over.
Maybe they went for a nice drive.
Or maybe they're having lunch.
I guess.
Hello? This is Otonashi.
Coach Mitaka?
Is that you?
I'm sorry for not contacting you right away.
I wanted to call you sooner...
but I suddenly felt ill.
But not to worry. I don't think I'll see her again.
No?
But she sounded so perfect.
W-We have different interests.
I see.
And most importantly...
I plan to turn her down for you.
Oh...
Bye.
Oh, boy. Back to the same ol', huh?
Hello? It's Maison Ikkoku.
Kozue?
Urgent?
Sure. I'll be there.
You don't have to whisper like that.
Can you really do it?
I'm sure he'll be fine!
Godai?
Y-Yes!
I brought some tea.
Thank you.
Manager, Big Brother Godai's gonna be a preschool teacher.
Preschool...
teacher?
Kozue's friend was working there part-time, but she's leaving.
So they asked me.
Don't you think it's a perfect job for Godai?
You've got connections everywhere.
Your students love you.
Yeah. From high-school girls in bloomers to babies in diapers.
You have a huge repertoire.
W-What are you talking about?!
What high-school girls?
Since you asked--!!
Yotsuya!
I believe I haven't yet received your last month's rent.
Am I wrong?
Let's see... What was I just talking about?
I've become so senile lately.
This is not good.
Good luck, Godai.
But what about school?
Now that I'm a senior I have only two classes a week.
Besides, they told me I don't have to work when I have classes.
It's decided, then!
Let's celebrate!
That's my--
Yeah!
All right! I'm going to skip work!
Drink up! This is on Godai!
Let me know when you need a refill!
You know--
Please! You're going to be earning money soon, aren't you?
Oh, jeez.
Let's party!
Yeah!
Cheers!
I wonder if there's something wrong with Mitaka's health?
He suffered convulsions during our meeting.
What do you think, Asuna?
Shall we turn him down?
I...I've made up my mind.
These little ones are very particular...
yet they fell in love with him.
He...
He is the one.
And a few days later...
Our new part-timer is great.
He sure is a big help.
Excuse me.
Is there a Kyoko Otonashi living here?
Otonashi?
--You mean the Manager? --Yes.
What's she done?
I have a few questions I'd like to ask about Ms. Otonashi.
Who're you?
Oginishi Investigation Services Yusaku Harada You're from an investigations agency?
Oginishi Investigation Services Yusaku Harada
I'm a detective.
Detective?
What's up, Akemi?
This guy wants to know about the Manager.
I know! I bet you were hired by the Kujo family
to find out the scoops on Coach Mitaka, right?!
Sure! Ask us anything you want about the Manager.
Let's go somewhere we can relax and talk!
Huh?!
Okay, then!
Let's go!
Ma! What about dinner?
Eat instant ramen!
A detective?
All right. I'll be right there.
We'll be waitin' for ya!
Hey, you! You haven't had a drop!
When are you gonna loosen up?
Wow! What a change when you take off your shades!
C-Can we talk now about Mitaka and Ms. Otonashi?
There's nothing between them!
Ow!
No need to get so short with this guy.
The table has turned in your favor.
What do you mean?
If he wants to know what's up between Coach Mitaka and the Manager...
it must mean that the girl is interested.
Don't worry. We'll tell you everything.
If you want information, though, you mustn't be stingy.
Refill, please!
Another bottle here!
Uncle, please.
This relationship won't work.
Says who?
She's fallen madly in love with you.
She wants to pursue this relationship.
She comes from a very good family, graduated from a top university...
she's good-natured, young, and beautiful.
That's not the problem!
T-That dog-lover...!!
Asuna, are you listening to me?
We had a detective agency look into his background.
It seems he's been quite a playboy.
We hear he's even seeing a woman from the tennis club now.
Apparently, she's a young widow...
and Mitaka is the one who's aggressively pursuing her.
Sounds like a thorough investigation.
Of course. Those detectives are professionals.
I don't know what the relationship is, exactly, but...
this is a concern.
But...
If dogs love him so much, he can't possibly be a bad man.
And, if I ask that woman with all my heart...
to please break it off with Mitaka, I'm sure she would.
Bye!
Have a nice day!
He's a ball of energy.
He must love his preschool job.
He doesn't have to use his brain.
He just has to play with kids all day.
I-I think there's more to it than that!
I'm sure it's psychologically draining.
You think?
Manager, are you lonely that Godai's not around to give you attention?
I'm not--
Well, I'm off to the beauty shop.
Open-class day at Kentaro's school.
What's wrong with me going to a beauty shop?
Th-That's not what I--
I'm gonna look hot.
Kentaro! Get up! You'll be late for school!
He leaves early in the morning and comes home late.
I barely see Godai nowadays.
Going out?
Yeah.
Have a good day!
Soichiro! Wait!
What's the matter, Soichiro?
I wonder whose dog this is?
I'm sorry!
Oh. Is this your dog?
Yes.
My! What a cute doggy you are!
Thank you.
What is his name?
Soichiro.
How fabulous.
Do you like dogs?
I love them.
Oh, Salad!
This one is really particular.
He usually doesn't like strangers.
ls that right?
You must be a wonderful person.
Why, thank you. Well...goodbye.
Um--
Yes?
Um... I... Um...
It's nothing. Have a nice day.
What was that all about?
I couldn't say it.
I couldn't ask her to break up with Mitaka.
But I'm glad to know she loves dogs.
She must be a very understanding person.
Did someone ask you, too?
You, too?
From a detective agency, right?
A detective agency?
He asked about Coach Mitaka.
I knew it.
Remember? Coach Mitaka was set up for marriage?
I bet the woman's family hired the detective.
Detective?
That's strange. Coach Mitaka said he's turning her down.
Everyone knows now. Rather than making up dumb excuses--
Mr. Godai! I gotta pee!
Hold it! Hold it!
Godai!
Just a sec!
Don't leak!
How's it going?
Okay, I guess.
I never imagined it takes so much stamina to play with kids.
I'm totally beat by evening.
Don't you have school?
Just morning classes today.
How about a movie tonight?
My friend gave me tickets.
They expire today!
Uh... Sure.
Yay! I'll help you out until evening.
Hi kids!
I'm going to make a house for you!
Who wants to help me?!
The rumors are true.
The woman I met wants to pursue the relationship.
I see.
Her family is one of my uncle's best clients.
So it's hard for us to turn her down.
Stop here!
I want to stop by a supermarket near here.
All right.
Ms. Otonashi!
Like I told you on the phone the other day...
I'm turning her down no matter what...
for you.
This experience has made me more determined.
You're the one I want to marry.
I want to know how you really feel.
This is so sudden. I--
I'll wait one week.
Please give me an answer one week from today.
B-But--
If your answer is "no," I'll disappear from your life.
I'll be waiting! One week!
One week...
What'll I do?
What a great love story that was.
By the way... Are you hungry?
Shall we grab something to eat?
Yes!
I'll be waiting! One week!
If your answer is "no," I'll disappear From your life.
Eleven o'clock.
Godai's really late.
Godai stayed out all night?
What an idiot!
The Manager was up waiting all night.
That was a deciding factor.
Next: "Godai or Mitaka? The Moment of Truth!"
Maybe I'll just get married!