Didn't Coach Mitaka show up that day... ?
Or...
Ms. Otonashi!
Please! Wake up, Ms. Otonashi!
You're supposed to answer my proposal today.
How could you be so rude?
Forget it!
I doubt it, but...
All right, all right!
Hello? Ikkoku.
Is that you, Mrs. Ichinose?
Good.
It's you!
It's me, Mitaka.
Uh... How's Ms. Otonashi doing?
Whaddaya mean?
You know, like... does she seem upset?
Well...hold it a sec!
Good morning.
Um...
She's still mad at me about staying out all night.
Hello? What's going on? Mrs. Ichinose?
She seems upset, all right.
I knew it.
It's not your problem.
Are you kidding?! It's all my fault.
Why?
We had a date the other day...
but I suddenly fell ill and couldn't make it.
Oh. I'll go get her. Tell her your self.
No! I just wanted to know how she's doing.
Bye!
Something's fishy.
What? Coach Mitaka?
When I told him I'd get you, he suddenly hung up.
Oh.
So I was right.
Ms. Otonashi!
Please! Wake up, Ms. Otonashi!
Ms. Otonashi!
You're gonna spill that hot water.
Did something happen between you and Coach Mitaka?
Well...
I fell asleep on a very important day.
"Very important day"?
Like you were supposed to answer his marriage proposal or somethin'?
Uh-huh.
M-Mitaka proposed to Kyoko?!
It must have been official.
So what did the Manager say?
She didn't deny it, so she must have said "yes."
Then it's time Godai steps down like a man.
Yeah.
There's nothing more pathetic than a guy who just won't go away.
Remember, the other day?
She was waiting for Godai with a feast ready?
She even had wine!
I bet she wanted to discuss it with Godai.
But the guy never came home 'til morning!
That was surely the deciding factor.
Godai never had a chance anyway.
No... No way..!
C'mon! Make up your mind!
I've been telling you!
I have no desire to marry Asuna.
Give me one good reason!
I'm...
I'm in love with someone.
How far have you gone with her?
"How far"?
Have you two made plans to marry?
No. We've had our reasons.
Are you sure she loves you?
She seems upset, all right.
Shun! What don't you like about Asuna?
You won't find fine young ladies like that anymore.
I'm not leaving here without a good explanation.
I'm a pretty understanding man, you know.
C'mon, Shun!
All right!
All right. I have no choice now.
I'll tell you the truth.
But you have to promise me, Uncle, that you'd never tell a soul.
What is it?
T-The fact is...
I don't like dogs.
What? I couldn't hear what you said.
What don't you like?
I don't like dogs.
WHAT don't you like?
DOGS! I don't like dogs!
I HATE THEM!!
You hate dogs?
Th-That's right. That's why I can't--
I was wondering what you were going to say.
You think an excuse like that will get you off the hook?
You better learn to lie better than that!
I'm not lying!
I really--
Listen, if you marry into the wealth of the Kujo family...
our family will enjoy extra security.
That's like marrying solely for political gain!
That's right.
I can't talk to her at the apartment 'cause of those bozos.
I can ask her to meet me somewhere.
She won't show.
A letter...?
Too depressing.
I'll wait for her somewhere!
She'll think I'm a stalker.
Isn't there a way?
I have to tell her my true feelings before she gives Mitaka her answer.
She hasn't said a word to me since that day.
Mr. Godai!
What is it, Kyoko?
What's this?
Gimme an answer, 'kay? It's a pinky promise!
Pinky promise!
Kyon-Kyon loves you, Mr. Godai!
When I grow up, I wanna be your bride!
It's an audio love-letter!
Kids love you, Godai!
Kids have it so easy. They're so honest.
And Kyon-Kyon is very good at cooking.
Don't forget to answer me, 'kay?!
Love, Kyon-Kyon.
Ms. Otonashi!
Coach Mitaka.
A-About the other day...
--I'm sorry. --I'm sorry.
Um--
It was my fault.
No, it was me.
There you are, Shun!
What are you doing here, Uncle?
Your date with Asuna is confirmed.
I wanted to let you know as soon as I could.
Uncle! Stop it!
Why not?! You're eventually going to end up together.
You should start planning for your future together.
I have no intention to--!
Well, if you'll excuse me...
M-Ms. Otonashi!
Shun! If she wants to go, let her go.
If the marriage arrangement is going well...
why couldn't he just tell me so?
I Feel...
sort of relieved.
But sort of sad.
What a strange feeling.
You're back early.
Did everything go well with Coach Mitaka?
W-Well...
H-Hello.
Welcome back.
She's talking to me!
Here's my chance!
Um--
I'm deeply sorry about what happened.
About what?
You know...
...that night when I didn't come home.
Oh, that? Forget about it.
You mean--
It's done and over with.
Done and over with?
She said it's over.
So get over it, or she'll start to hate you!
If it doesn't kill you, it'll make you stronger!
Damn them! Finding joy in my misfortune!
Don't forget to answer me, 'kay?
You better keep your promises with kids.
Kids are very delicate.
I know, but...
I'm in no mood to--
This is it!
Okay. That's good enough for the kid.
All right. Here I go.
Kyoko, please listen to what I have to say.
Too gloomy.
This isn't a life or death situation.
Better to be cheerful.
Sorry I haven't been seeing you much...
since I've started working part-time!
I sound like an idiot.
But it's not that I've been forgetting you.
As a matter of fact I've started saving money.
Do you know what I'm saving for?
Saving money?!
May I borrow some?
Let me borrow some, please?!
Sorry about that.
I'm just a poor student attending a third-rate college.
I graduate next year...
but I can't get a great job at a top-notch firm.
So, for a guy with an uncertain future...
to propose to you is--
I'm starting to feel sorry for myself.
I'm tired of living the poor life!
A-Akemi!
How 'bout a duet, Godai?
A karaoke party?
No, it's not!
If you want to ease your heartache...
it's best to drown your sorrow in booze.
Who has a heartache?!
A lonely man's howling echoes through the night.
A man and a woman's unresolved feelings...
bring tears night after night.
How pathetic... What a shame!
Here I go!
Akemi Roppongi will serenade you with this first number!
Yes!
Jeez.
What brings you here so early in the morning?
Mitaka!
I just had to see you.
Uh... Would you like to come inside?
Thank you, no. I have to go to my date's house.
Oh, yes. A date.
I'm going to turn her down today, for sure.
I'm going to break it off with her.
And after I do, I'd like to hear your answer, please.
Her answer?
To his proposal?
Listen, Ms. Otonashi.
I'm going to turn her down for you.
For you.
"for you"?
Wow. Now that's a proposal.
That was a bold move.
The Manager looks pretty moved.
For me?
Manager.
Kyoko, please listen 'til the end.
If you decide to get married, I can't stop you.
But before you make that choice, I need you to know how I feel.
It's more than love. Words can't describe how I feel about you.
I get an indescribable feeling every time you smile at me.
So... Well...
I wish that someday,
you'd feel the same about me.
That's the kind of man I want to become.
Asuna, Coach Mitaka is here.
She's been so looking forward to seeing you.
She's making herself pretty.
Is that so?
Asuna! Coach Mitaka is waiting for you.
I'm coming.
I'm sorry. It took me a while to get everyone ready.
Everyone?
You're not planning to take your dogs with you?
Can't I?
Of course not. What in the world are you thinking?
Isn't that so?
Huh?
Are you all right?
Well, I'll be taking your daughter out.
Good-bye, Mother!
I can't believe this girl!
Oh, my. They must really want to come along.
Asuna, I'm going to drive faster!
I'm going to turn her down for you.
For you.
Yes?
Godai.
Manager.
This...is how I truly feel.
Bye.
Say!
I've been looking forward to this day.
Because it's the first time you've asked me out.
I wish she wouldn't be so happy about it.
I know it's cruel, but...
DOG DOG DOG DOG DOG
...it's not cruel enough.
Asuna, I'd like you to stay calm and listen to what I have to say.
You're young and beautiful.
You come from a fine family, and you're well-educated.
You're too good for me.
Please...don't flatter me so much!
W-Wait! I'm not done! Please! Listen!
I'm not worthy of you!
You're...
the only one for me.
I knew it when I first met you.
Uh...but you see--
Oh?
It can't be--!
No! No way!
It's them!
They've traveled so far! What determination they have!
Here I am, darlings!
What's the matter?
Let's go somewhere else!!
But my darlings..!
You see--
For the fist time in my life...
I'm with a man!
I'm so happy!
'Til death do us part!
I suppose he wants me to listen to the tape... ?
Hi Kyon-Kyon! How are you?!
It's me, Mr. Godai!
Wíll you really be my bride?
I love you, too!
That's why I was so happy!
I was so happy that I jumped up and down!
I wonder if she understood my feelings?
Manager.
But you're too little, Kyon-Kyon, so I can't make you my bride.
I'm sorry!
What the hell was he thinking?
I think he just said he wouldn't marry you.
I'm so disgusted, I think I'm going to fart.
Godai told me that this is how he truly feels.
Kyoko, in all honesty...
I don't yet have the confidence to make you happy.
But--
What's this?
Kyoko's preschool teacher gave it to her.
But Kyoko... I know I love you more than anyone.
Yay! I'm going to marry Mr. Godai!
What? Manager and Coach Mitaka were "doing it"?!
Yeah! He said they were wrapped around each other at the condo!
Can't blame Godai for being shocked to see that!
Next: "Caught in the Act! Kyoko and Mitaka-Hot and Heavy!"
M-Manager, I--