Next, Hiyori Corp, a rapidly growing software company, has folded.
Other companies connected to Hiyori,
including Risan Electronics, Karui Company and Katsugi Inc.,
have also gone bankrupt in a chain reaction.
This concludes today's news.
Yagami!
Good morning!
Poor Godai. Just when he got a job...
Huh? Did something happen to Godai?
What? You haven't heard?
About what?
This.
Oh!
Isn't Katsugi Inc. the company that your dad introduced him to?
Maybe he's lying in bed from shock.
What if he hung himself?
Poor Godai.
- Oh, no! We're going to be late! - Wait!
Yagami! You're going to be tardy.
Did something happen? Ms. Otonashi looks depressed.
- It's probably about Godai. - Godai?
Did something happen to him?
Actually...
What?
I see... So his job fell through.
I have to say he's hard on luck, that Godai...
Shun!
What is it, Uncle?
Pay a visit to Asuna tomorrow.
What?!
Who's Asuna?
She's the woman that the coach had a marriage meeting with.
Did something happen to Asuna?
I'm not sure but she doesn't want to get out of bed.
Go check on her and earn some points.
Give it a rest, Uncle. I have someone else that I love.
You're so persistent.
Why haven't you brought her around? Let me meet her.
What's up your sleeve?
She's right here.
Ms. Ichinose!
I see...
So that's your taste in women?
What do you mean by that?
The type that looks like a beer keg wearing clothes?
Which one are you looking at?
Who's he calling a beer keg wearing clothing?
- How witty. - Yes.
- Grr! - I mean...
Oh, now I see. She's quite a beauty.
Uncle!
I can see why you like her, but go and visit Asuna anyway.
I already told them you'd visit tomorrow.
You can't make decisions like that for me!
See you. I'll tag along too.
Uncle!
Wait, Uncle!
Grr! What a troublemaker.
Hey, you. You still got ties to that girl from the marriage meeting?
I guess I do.
But don't worry, Ms. Otonashi.
At this next meeting, I'll end it once and for all.
D-Don't do that.
Why did you tell him not to do it?
- You don't care? - Well...
Has there been any progress with Godai?
What do you mean by that?
It's just that the other girl has more going for her than I do.
I think she's better for Mr. Mitaka.
How proper.
So what happened with Godai?
Why... ! Nothing!
Godai?
M-Manager...
Are you going out?
Yes. I might be late since I'm going drinking with Sakamoto.
Bye.
Don't be too down.
That's right. There are tons of other companies out there.
P-Please. I'm not down at all.
It wasn't that big a deal. See you.
He acts strong, but he's crying inside.
After all, it's like being dropped down from heaven into hell.
I don't blame him.
What? Why the angry face?
Why did you introduce Godai to a company that was about to fold?
Oh, it's about that.
I never dreamed that would happen.
Take responsibility.
Responsibility? How?
Introduce him to another company.
Another company?
Of course! Otherwise I feel sorry for Godai.
I can't face him either.
No. I've done all that I can already.
Hey, Mom, draw my bath.
Dad!
Hello? Oh, Uncle.
Hi, Shun. I have somewhere to stop by tomorrow,
so you go ahead to the Kujo house.
Okay.
Oh, well.
It'll be easier to talk without Uncle there anyway.
Bye. See you later, McEnroe.
Since I've gotten over my phobia of dogs,
I no longer fear the dog maiden.
What? You haven't told Asuna that Mr. Mitaka is coming?
No. I don't feel right about her marrying him.
Is it because of his dealings with women?
No. Every time Mr. Mitaka comes over, he looks so wan.
I don't think he's healthy.
I haven't heard otherwise.
I don't think he should see Asuna.
We can't do that.
Asuna has been depressed since Mitaka hasn't called.
Maybe he's just lovesick.
I doubt it.
Mr. Mitaka...
Hello.
Why, you're Mr. Mitaka's uncle.
Sorry to drop in unexpectedly.
What? Mr. Mitaka's uncle?
Er...what did you want to talk about?
I'll get right to the point.
I beg of you! Please break it off with Shun!
Please! Please!
I'll compensate you for calling it off.
Er...there's nothing to break off.
J-Just a minute! You're being rude!
Godai!
So how much are you willing to shell out?
- Ms. Ichinose! - Ms. Ichinose!
Er, Mr. Mitaka and I don't have any special relationship.
But he proposed to you.
W-Well, yes...but nothing more has happened since then.
You weren't planning on saying yes, were you?
I see.
So it was one-sided on Shun's part? I'm so glad!
Hey! Don't hold her hand like that!
I'm sorry. That was rude of me.
I'm so relieved. It's a happy ending for all then.
Kyoko has such high standards.
Even a guy like Mr. Mitaka isn't good enough.
Godai...
It's not going to be easy, but hang in there.
Godai...
The head of the preschool!
Hi.
Do or die!
Hello...
Oh, Mr. Mitaka!
Come and get me!
S-Stroganoff!
Yahh!
Mr. Mitaka...
H-Hello!
Ohh...
This...
No, this one. No...
This one...or this...
Oh!
I'm so sorry, Mr. Mitaka. Your suit got dirty.
No, it's okay.
Why didn't you get out of the way of the charging St. Bernard?
Well, I just...
Oh, Asuna! Are you feeling all right now?
Welcome.
Hello. Long time no see.
Now how should I bring up the subject of breaking it off?
I hear you're ill.
She hasn't had much energy these days.
Not at all. I feel much better.
Er, this is a get-well gift. You may not need it anymore.
My!
I'm so happy!
Er...It's nothing to cry over.
I'm sorry. It's just that I'm so touched right now!
Perhaps it was lovesickness after all.
Yes. The color has returned to her cheeks all of a sudden.
Oh, man. I didn't think you'd be so happy over it.
I'm happy. So happy. So happy. So happy.
So happy...
Oh, aren't you glad Mr. Mitaka stopped by today?
My pleasure.
I guess I won't bring the subject up today.
What's going on with the dogs?
They must be excited because
Mr. Mitaka, whom I love so much, is here.
The dogs were dejected because Asuna hasn't been playing with them.
I see. Well then...
- Shall I exercise them for you? - Oh, my. We couldn't impose.
It's no problem.
Go!
I can't let them suck me further in with more conversation.
Good dog.
Ready? Fetch!
Mr. Mitaka is so much more energetic than we've seen him before.
Perhaps he was overanxious. It affected his health.
You're right. Look at how healthy he is. And energetic, too.
Hello. I let myself in.
Mr. Mitaka!
- I have good news. - Huh?
I stopped by the home of the widow, whom we've been hearing about.
She doesn't feel the same way?
No.
Then...
There is no problem.
Good dogs.
Godai, would you consider coming back to your old job?
We don't have any trainees anymore since summer vacation is over.
I'm in a bind because we're shorthanded.
But I haven't found a permanent job yet. I may just be a burden.
Not at all. You can job hunt all you want.
We'll manage. It's just until we find another daycare worker, okay?
Besides, the children are all waiting for you to come back.
Good day.
Godai, are you sure you want to work?
It's such a crucial time now.
Yes. Besides, I already promised him.
Yeah. You're the type that just can't say no.
So true. That's the mark of a wishy-washy personality.
But it might be a nice change of pace.
You think so?
Sure! Just think of it as a change of pace.
Y-Yeah.
Here you go, Dad. To go with your drink.
What's with the puzzled look, Dad?
- You made this? - That's right.
Doesn't it look good?
And it tastes good too. Try it.
Okay.
- Wait. - Huh?
- Did you find another company? - Huh?
I have to tell you, Ibuki...
Dad, are you really planning to look for another one?
It's not up to me. I can't...
Then what's going to happen to Godai?
What does it matter? It's no concern of yours.
Dad, you idiot!
H-How dare you call me that!
You are one. That's why I called you one.
Idiot! Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!
- I'm off! - Bye!
He looks awfully happy.
It's because he'll get to see the kids again.
Enough to get over the shock of the company folding?
That's Godai's good point.
Look! Look!
Watch me!
Hey! It's Godai!
Oh!
Hi!
Yay!
- Godai! - How have you all been?
Settle down. I'll be your playmate again from today.
Come here. Upsy daisy!
Godai will be a big help now that he's back.
I know. And he's so popular with the kids.
Isn't this fun? Upsy daisy!
Hey, Yagami.
What technique are you going to use to persuade your dad today?
I just can't get through to him.
So you're giving up?
I've made up my mind.
About what?
- Come here. - Huh?
What?!
Playing with kids is exhausting.
I'm home, Soichiro.
Ya-Yagami.
Welcome home.
My father has caused you much inconvenience.
W-What's going on?
- I've left home again. - What?!
Until my father finds you another company
and you are hired, I will not move back home.
I will stay by your side to take care of you.
And so, I would like to ask all of you for your cooperation.
Same here.
Come on, Godai. Dinner is ready.
Hey! Wait a minute! Hold on!
Everyone, excuse us.
Y-Yagami! Wait! Listen to me.
She never gives up.
That's the power of youth.
What are you going to do, Manager?
What? Well, whatever will be will be.
- She's taking this well. - Yeah.
Oh, my. That's right. I worked hard to make it.
Let's eat before it gets cold.
Open your mouth, Godai.
S-Stupid. What are you doing, Yagami?
It's okay. No one is watching.
I can't see you, but I can certainly hear you.
No, don't run away.
Enough is enough, Yagami!
Godai, you have rice stuck on your nose.
- Let me take it off. - Cut it out! I'm going to get mad!
- Say... - No!
What? Mitaka turned down the marriage arrangement?
And, in front of everyone, what if he says...
"Kyoko, will you marry me?"
That clinches it.
Damn! I'm not letting him steal her away from me!
Next: "I'll Wait! Kyoko's Double-Duty Declaration"
K-Kyoko!