What?! Mitsutomo Corporation?
Did the heat get to your head?
Why?
Even if you apply there,
as soon as they see what college you're at...
But the Director of Recruiting told me that he'd like to see me again.
You know Mitsutomo Corporation's Recruiting Director?
Uh-huh.
Your name?
I'm Godai!
Godai? I'll remember you.
You may not be the most polished,
but you show more promise than a smooth-talking greenhorn.
I'll see you at the interview.
Yes, sir! Good night!
You mean, that high school girl Yagami's father?
He's Mitsutomo Corporation's Director of Recruiting.
What a small world.
What a connection you got yourself!
It's not like that.
But I think he liked my personality.
Godai.
You think you can get me in, too?
I'm home!
Welcome.
Oh, did you get a haircut?
Yes. I have an interview tomorrow.
Good luck.
Thanks.
Manager, when I find a job and become a respectable adult...
Become a respectable adult...
Then what?
Don't mock me!
We were all waiting for you to come home.
Me?
The party can't start without the guest of honor.
Party? For what?
We're celebrating early 'cause you're getting hired.
Huh?
Dad, you really don't remember?
I don't remember a thing. I told you.
But you clearly said to Mr. Godai-
That's enough.
Did that Godai ask you
to talk me into favoring him at the interview?
No, he didn't.
Then stay out of it.
I despise people who try to use the Recruiting Director's daughter...
to snatch a job.
No, Dad! Mr. Godai isn't like that.
If he's got the nerve to show, up at the interview tomorrow
I'll put the rotten scoundrel in his place!
Forget it! I hate you, Dad!
I can't wait for tomorrow.
Elite! Elite!
Elite! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Congratulations, Godai.
It's too early for that.
Don't worry.
The Director of Recruiting gave you the seal of approval, right?
At a company like that,
your salary will undoubtedly be quite high, won't it?
I don't know.
Don't let success make you forget us.
I won't.
C'mon! Bottoms up!
Tomorrow's an important day for you.
You should take it easy.
You're right.
C'mon! We've only just started.
Once you're a working man, there will be times
when you must take your clients out to drink.
Right! You gotta build up your tolerance!
So let the booze flow! C'mon!
Just a little more, then.
Bottoms up! Bottoms up!
He's so weak that way.
He just can't say no.
Impressive!
Wait, Dad!
Mr. Godai's not-
I don't want to hear any more about him.
Dad!
What'll I do?
Mr. Godai...
Welcome to our firm, Godai. We want you on our team.
Yes, sir!
I've never believed in God before, but...
God, I'm going to splurge and make an offering of 1 000 yen.
Please answer my prayer.
Hi, Yagami.
Did you want to see Godai?
He's still sleeping. He had a late night.
Would you like me to wake him up?
Um...
Please...give this to Mr. Godai.
An amulet?
Please tell him...
that I wasn't able to help him with today's interview...
but that...I wish him luck.
Did something happen?
Good-bye!
Yagami...?
I've got one hour.
I want to get there at least 20 minutes early.
Here I go!
I'm leaving!
Godai!
Yes?
This morning, Yagami asked me to give you this.
"Amulet for an easy birth"? What was she thinking?
Amulet for an easy birth?
She must have picked it up in a rush.
Take it with you. It's the thought that counts.
Okay.
Stay calm and focused, and you'll do fine.
Yes. I'll do it for you.
Calm and focused.
I know.
A-Are you all right, Godai?
I'm okay.
Bye now!
He probably left right around now.
I hope the manager remembered to give him that amulet.
Mr. Godai, I'm praying...
that my father won't be mean to you at the interview.
I'm waiting for you, Godai.
You've dared to con my precious one and only daughter.
You'll face my wrath!
So you're Godai!
Y-Yes.
How dare you con my daughter?
Y-You've got it all wrong!
Shut up!
I'm going to crush you with my own hands!
H-Help!
Stop it, Dad!
Let go, Dad!
Stop... Dad...
Hey! Wake up, Yagami!!
Yagami!
What's the matter, Yagami?
Nothing.
It was just a dream.
God, please... Please protect Mr. Godai.
Stay calm and focused, and you'll do fine.
I'm going to do my best! My life depends on this interview!
Are you all right?
Please get a taxi for me!
Huh?
I think the baby's coming!
Baby?!
It's coming!
What'll I do?!
Hurry! Get a taxi!
Okay!
Taxi!
I can't find a taxi. What'll I do?
It's almost time for my interview.
I know! I'll call an ambulance!
Mr. Yagami, please proceed to the interview room.
All right.
Ma'am?
I've called an ambulance for you.
Thank you.
- Bye. - Don't go!
This is my first baby. Please don't leave me here alone!
B-But I have a very important appointment.
Please!
Ma'am, the ambulance is here.
She's right here!
You'll be all right now.
You come with us, sir.
Huh?
Hurry! Get in!
NO! I'm just a passerby!
Hey! I'm on my way to Mitsutomo!
Please stay by my side!
I don't know what your situation is,
but a man should take his responsibilities seriously!
I'm trying to tell you...
Let me off!!
It's just about interview time.
I wonder how Godai's doing?
What's the matter, Ms. Otonashi?
Nothing.
You're not paying attention.
Don't worry about Godai.
He's chummy with the Recruiting Director.
I'm not-
There's nothing to fear but fear itself.
"There's nothing to fear but fear itself"?
Shall we begin, sir?
Let's begin.
Let me off here!
Mitsutomo Corporation is getting farther away.
Your wife is in tremendous pain. Can't you be more quiet?!
But I'm-
It's all over.
Don't worry. There's nothing to fear but fear itself.
You had that on you?
Maybe this was my destiny.
Oh, the pain...
This is for you, Ma'am.
It's an amulet for an easy birth.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I see. It's his interview day.
It's a chance of a lifetime for Godai.
I hope he's doing okay.
If things go well, he'll be a working man next spring.
Yes.
Then he'll be a worthy rival.
Huh?
Ms. Otonashi, I'm looking forward to the day
when you'll be able to choose between two worthy men.
But it's not definite.
Ms. Otonashi.
Mitaka...
I'm okay. I'm okay.
I wish him luck.
Hang in there! You're almost there!
DELIVERY ROOM
This concludes all interviews for today.
There should be an interviewee named Godai.
There aren't any other interviewees here, sir.
That can't be!
Did you eliminate him in the application process?
You specifically instructed us to keep him in the pool,
so I'm sure that wasn't the case.
You're right, sir. He was a no-show.
What?
He decided to skip our interview?
He must be a brilliant student.
Mr. Yagami?
That Godai! How dare you sneak away?!
Damn!
Congratulations. It's a boy.
He looks just like his father!
That amulet must have worked.
Yes. The birth was much easier than we expected.
There's nothing to fear but fear itself.
Hey! Come on out!
Yagami!
Your parents are worried sick!
No! I won't go home until Dad hires Mr. Godai!
Next: "Hostage Situation at Maison Ikkoku: Yagami the Busybody"
The passion of a high school girl is simply amazing!