Hey, hey, I saw you yesterday. What's going on?
What?
Don't play dumb.
You went into a coffee shop with a guy, didn't you?
Really?
Oh, him? He's just a classmate from middle school.
I just happened to bump into him.
I don't know... You two were pretty cozy.
It's true.
Rather, what's going on with you?
I'm talking about Godai.
Well...
Nothing happened?
Didn't you give up on him?
Don't be rude!
Then, you're still stuck on him?
Well, it's true nothing's happened, but...
That doesn't mean it's over... I haven't actually given up...
I wonder what Godai is doing...
There...
Tutoring...
But, why do you have to take part-time jobs? Isn't this job enough?
Well, I have my reasons...
I splurged on that trip...
I think I can handle upper elementary kids...
Shall I talk to the parents?
The kids here must have brothers and sisters.
That'll help.
What college did you go to?
Parents nowadays only look at brand-name colleges.
I don't mean kids studying for entrance exams.
I'd just help with their homework.
So what college did you go to?
Never mind. Nobody'd want someone like me...
Not much of a college, huh...?
It should be somewhere around here...
Here it is!
"Tutor for hire." Godai?
Okay, stand in line.
Alley oop!
Just one more time.
Alley oop!
Godai!
Yagami! Why are you here?
I went to your apartment and Mrs. Ichinose told me you were here.
Butting in...
Alley oop! Who's next?
Okay, stand in line, stand in line.
Alley oop!
I guess I'm intruding...
I'm sorry for interrupting your work...
Alley oop!
I just wanted to see your face... So I...
I'm sorry!
Yagami!
You're kind after all.
I'm just weak-willed.
Godai, are you looking for part-time tutoring jobs?
Well...
Shall I introduce you to a good student?
A high school coed who's worried about college entrance exams.
Did you read my sign carefully?
I'm only accepting up to junior high.
Why?
I attend a third-rate private college.
I can't handle the scholastic ability of a high school student.
Studying with you would brighten my gloomy study routine.
Is it impossible?
Impossible!
Well, I'm working, so see you.
Can I come see you again?
No. I don't think we should meet anymore.
Forget about me and concentrate on your studies to get into college.
Sorry!
My wallet is...
I'll pay for it.
I'll pay you back next time...
Then I can see you again!
I'm home.
Hi.
Ah...
Yes?
About this month's rent... Can you wait a bit for it?
It's okay. Anytime is fine.
Thank you.
Huh? Are you alone?
I was sure you'd be with that Yagami girl...
Oh, did Yagami come?
She came by the apartment this afternoon.
When I told her where Godai worked she ran off.
She just happened to be nearby...
She didn't say that to me.
The flame of love that once died rekindled out of the embers?
That's the scariest kind.
It's nothing like that!
Then why did she come by out of the blue?
I told you...
Ah...
Well...
It's...
She's studying for entrance exams and well, she's psychologically unstable ...
You seem to be unstable in many areas as well,
so please take care of what you need to take care of.
Really.
Sorry...
Only up to junior high school...
If only I had a younger brother...
Younger brother...
Younger brother?
Yes! That's doable!
Hey, you have a younger brother, don't you?
Yeah, I do.
-Can I borrow him? -What?
Sorry!
Here!
Thank you!
Please, lend me your brother. One will do.
I only have one...
Godai! Telephone!
Thank you.
Someone who saw the tutoring sign...
Really?
Yes, it's Godai...
Yes.
Is that so...
Tomorrow at seven? I'll be waiting.
Manager!
You're going to tutor?
Yes. She's bringing the child tomorrow.
Ah... As soon as I get paid, I'll pay the rent.
Never mind that. Just don't strain yourself.
If you concentrate only on your jobs and can't graduate next year,
it'll mean trouble.
I know.
She sure sounded young for a mother.
And she sounded familiar...
Is that it?
Thank you. It's good to have friends.
Remember my strawberry crepe and shake.
I know.
You're pretty pushy.
I thought you'd forgotten all about Godai.
I just had a cooling-off period. To find out how I truly felt...
And, did you find out?
The instant I saw his smile for the first time in two months...
My tiny chest almost burst with emotion...
It really is a tiny chest...
Mind your own business!
Anyway, I knew then that he was the only one for me...
This time ...
I'll attain true love.!
And the next day...
Big Brother, can you help me with my homework?
I'm busy right now. Can we do it later?
From today, if Godai teaches you, you'll have to pay.
Really?
I won't take money from Kentaro!
I wonder if there are people who'd pay Big Brother to teach them.
That's a good one. Smart kid.
His mother doesn't teach him right...
Manager!
They should be here soon.
She said 7 o'clock.
I'll check out front.
Th...thank you.
What was the name?
Forgetting to ask the name... Can he handle tutoring?
It's been a while, Manager.
Yagami!
Is Godai in?
Y-Yagami!
Good evening!
Why are you...?
I talked to you regarding tutoring...
But, that was...
It's because you didn't ask her name!
He's not your brother, is he?
Rest easy. He's my friend's brother.
In place of the mother.
Why, it's Yagami!
Good evening.
It's been a while. Come on in.
May I?
Come in...
I've never seen any place so dirty.
What an honest kid.
Akemi! Mr. Yotsuya! Are you in?
It looks like you fell into Yagami's trap.
I'm sorry.
I wonder if she's going to barge in every week.
No! I won't let her! I won't let Yagami into this apartment!
What grade are you in?
Fifth.
You have quite an intelligent nose.
Little boy, take my advice. Find yourself a better tutor.
What do you mean by that?!
Where do you go to college?
Where?
It's a college he can't brag about.
Everyone, you're interrupting.
Why? He'll find out sooner or later.
Toru, what do you think?
Well, his scholastic ability is questionable, but he seems like a nice person.
Doesn't he?
And, it's not good to expect too much from a tutor...
I guess he'll do.
Then, it's decided?
Okay.
Okay, this is the tuition for one month in advance. We'll see you.
Wait a minute.
Before I accept this, I want to make one thing clear.
Yagami, come here.
Do I look like a woman who'd use that child as an excuse?
C-Calm down, Yagami!
Wíth an affirmation like that I don't think she's lying, but...
Don't you believe me, sir?
I promise I won't come visiting, so don't worry!
Okay. I just wanted to make sure.
One... two... three...
Tutors make pretty good money.
That's mine!
In celebration of Godai's part-time job!
Shall we have some fun?
Let's go! Let's go!
I'm not treating! I won't treat you!
We're going to celebrate your part-time job. Don't be so unfriendly.
Work and work but our livelihood never gets easier.
How futile...
You understand, I'm not treating! You got that?
Absolutely! Absolutely! Absolutely not treating!
Oh, it's empty already.
Tonight's drink has been exceptional!
Master, give us another bottle...
I'm really not treating!
A new bottle! A new bottle!
I partake!
Let's celebrate!
I'm not treating!!
Damn! Why does it turn out like this?
I'm sorry, I don't have much cash...
I hope the week goes by quickly...
Good night...Godai.
After paying the rent, I'm broke again...
He's a cocky kid, but he seems smart. It might be an easy job...
Well, things will turn out...
Oh, Godai, did you find a tutoring job?
Yeah...
That's good.
I tried the mothers but there just wasn't anybody.
Yeah, no matter how nice a guy you are,
they're all only interested in the name of your college.
It's unusual nowadays for someone to choose you just because you're nice.
Yeah, you have to take care of such people.
Then, on the first day of tutoring.
I'm home!
Welcome back. You're finally starting today.
Yes. See, I bought reference books for elementary school students.
Good luck.
Thanks!
He should be here soon...
Excuse me!
He's here!
That voice...
Good evening!
Yagami! Why are you here?
After you said you'd tutor from today.
For that boy...
What? Toru was representing my mother.
That's subterfuge!
Didn't he say so then?
In place of the mother.
Then, it's decided?
Okay.
Then, that kid was...
I'm the student.
But, you told me you wouldn't come visiting...
That's why I came here to study like this!
It seems there was a misunderstanding.
It seems that way.
Damn! You tricked me!
If you insist on canceling,
will you please return the tuition I've paid in advance?
I'm depending on you!
Let's go, Godai!
I'll work real hard. I won't cause you any trouble.
He was trapped after all.
Let's go. Hurry!!
Mom and Dad are out tonight.
You don't have to get excited, too!
Young Godai and Yagami are studying all alone, you know!
Next: "Godai's on the Edge! Trapped by a High School Girl!"
Young Godai, be responsible!