Manager!
If I imagined it, it sure was vivid.
In the first place, what would Godai be doing here anyway?
Not fixed yet?
Don't worry.
You just want to overtake the tourist bus, right?
I know the route and took a shortcut. I'm ahead of the bus.
See?
Manager! Wait!
Let's spend the night here.
Look! Isn't it pretty?
Miss! I heard the hot springs baths are wonderful around here.
I'd like to stop on the way home.
Your skin will be pretty too.
A hot spring bath?
She isn't here. That's strange.
The bus is leaving! Please hurry and get on board.
Is everyone here?
Excuse me.
That woman? She got off at the last bus stop.
Huh?
She suddenly said she wanted to go to the hot springs resort.
Did she mention which one?
I'm pretty sure it was--
I'm here all right, but I don't know where she's staying.
I'll just have to check every single one.
So, you're from Tokyo?
Yes, I had planned to go to Wajima.
Since I suddenly changed my mind, I don't even have a place to stay.
May I suggest my friend's inn?
Yes, thank you.
Otonashi, Kyoko?
No, I don't have a guest by that name.
Is that so?
Here it is. Huh?
Excuse me someone called about me earlier.
Oh yes, we have your reservation.
Beautiful! I'm glad I came.
Maison Ikkoku.
Mrs. Ichinose? This is Kyoko.
I suddenly changed my plans. I'd like to give you the inn's phone number.
There you go again. It isn't necessary.
Nothing out of the ordinary is happening here.
Just in case...
Okay.
A plumber is here for a scheduled inspection.
He said the pipes for the basin downstairs are rusty so he's changing them.
It's no problem at all. I'm handling it.
But...
I'm fine.! I can handle matters without you.
Okay, you're in charge. Is everyone well?
Yes, fine.
I'm fine.
I'm well.
fine! Don't forget my present!
See? Godai is fine too.
Huh?
Hold it. Come to think of it I haven't seen Godai for a few days.
After all, Godai is in Tokyo.
She doesn't seem to be in this town.
Anyway, I need to find a place to stay.
Welcome!
You're from Tokyo?
Yes.
Miss Otonashi, have you soaked in our outdoor bath?
Do you have one?
Yes, you must experience it once if you stay here.
But...
Men and women are separated.
At night, no one uses it. You'll feel wonderful.
I didn't find her. I guess it was unrealistic to think I'd find her, on her trip.
Tomorrow she's returning to Tokyo.
I'll have to go home too.
I have to go back to work.
I wonder where Manager is now.
Standing up or lying down, I'm bored.
I think I'll go and soak in the outdoor bath...
OUTDOOR BATH
Huh?
It's connected inside.! What should I do?
I guess it's okay. No one is here.
How relaxing... Tomorrow I return to Tokyo.
All those visions of Godai.
Did they mean I wanted him to come after me?
You'll be all right without me?
I'll be all right.
Why did she cry? Why?
Oh no.! I'm lightheaded.
No! Someone's in here.
Is someone in here?
Godai!
Excuse me.
Why is he here? Did he come after me?
I'm not dreaming, am I?
I finally caught up with her, finally...
Godai, are you here for pleasure?
Godai?
He hasn't come up for air.
Godai!
Help! Someone, please come!
He'll be fine. It's just light headedness.
Thank you for your trouble.
Now what am I going to do? He was brought to my room.
Why are you here? Did you come after me?
I don't have any feelings for you.
Or is it mere coincidence?
Godai, why are you here?
I came after you. I came after you!
I was dreaming. Of course.
How could I catch up with her...
Huh? This room...
How do you feel?
You fainted in the outdoor bath. You don't remember?
Then...
I'm very sorry for causing you trouble!
Godai! I'll make tea.
Um...
Are you traveling for pleasure?
Yes, at the last minute.
Isn't it a coincidence we both are visiting the same place?
Really! I was surprised.
Really. Even the same inn.
The ocean is beautiful from this room.
I know. I can see the ocean from my room too.
So, it was a coincidence. I'm a bit disappointed.
I came after you.
How are things with Coach Mitaka? Why did you cry that time?
I want to ask, but...
And...
Yes?
No, ah, may I have a beer?
Are you sure you can drink beer?
Perhaps I should cool down.
May I have some?
Sure!
Here's to--
Delicious!
Godai--
Uh...
Um...
Yes?
Are you still questioning what happened with Coach Mitaka?
No...
It doesn't bother me at all.
But I don't want to be misunderstood.
Is that what happened?
Yes.
I was assuming the worst. What a fool I am!
Which means she cried...
because of what I said!
Manager!
I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention.
The beer is tasty, isn't it?
I wonder what's happening.
Since Godai is here, I feel relieved.
But is it really a coincidence?
If he came after, if he came after me, I...
I wonder who is calling at this hour?
Manager? It's me, me!
It's a good thing you gave me the inn's phone number.
Can you hear? There's water all over the place!
The water pipes?
Please enjoy your trip.
Manager!
Where is the guest who was in this room?
Oh, her? She left before dawn.
She said she was returning to Tokyo on the first train.
Why?
Don't know.
What a mess!
How was your trip, Manager?
What are you all doing, sitting in the hallway?
We were going to have a drink before the pipes are fixed.
Huh?
Did Godai catch up with you in Kanazawa?
Huh?
We were just talking.
He hasn't been home since the evening you left.
By the way, you posted your itinerary on your door, didn't you?
Yes, what about it?
I haven't seen it since that evening. It just disappeared...
When I called the nursery school,
they said Godai asked for two days off because he was on a trip.
Two days ago is the day after you left on your trip, isn't it?
I see.
Then Godai did--
I have no idea about Godai.
Are you sure?
I have to clean! Please help, everyone.
She suddenly has a burst of energy.
I wonder where Godai is?
It's a mystery, isn't it?
Someone is talking about me.
I hope she isn't angry at me for falling asleep.
Huh? Godai is going to tutor Yagami?
Yep, and she has him tied around her finger.
It's scary when a young girl is in love.
Next: "Yagami's Back! Just When You Least Expect Her!"
Hang in there, Manager.