You won't be able to drive if you drink too much.
I'll be fine by morning.
I've booked us a room.
M-Mitaka?!
If not tonight, I'll book a room tomorrow night
And the next night, and the next.
Until you open up your heart to me,
I'll continue to book a room.
She's late...
Where is Kyoko?
I won't let her go home tonight.
If Mitaka is serious, there's no point in waiting here...
Yusaku, how long do you plan to wait here?
Grandma, please watch these kids. I have to go.
Go where?
Wh-Where? Well...
Kyoko?
Hi.
Mr. Chigusa?
I need to have a talk with Kyoko. I'm going in.
Manager's not home yet
What?!
I think she's with Mitaka.
What's the big deal? It's only 9:30.
How dare he drag around my daughter
until so late in the night!
Kyoko, Dad's coming to rescue you!
Let's hurry, Dad.
"Dad"?
What's going on?
Mitaka, you're making me uncomfortable.
I know what I'm doing is unreasonable.
You're joking, aren't you?
What do you think this is?
It's the key to our room.
All I need now is.
...a key that will open up your heart.
Or must I wrench it open?
I'm sorry, Mitaka, I...
What do I say? Being evasive won't work anymore.
Mitaka.
Why don't we get some fresh air?
Please.
No one's home.
You know where else he might be?
I don't know.
No?!
Let's look where Mitaka might go.
It's no use waiting here.
Mitaka.
For what? You're not a child.
I have a feeling everyone's worried about me.
Are you going to have Godai come again?
Bulls-eye?
No! I wouldn't do that.
Of course not. It's about you and me.
All right, all right.
Maison Ikkoku.
Hi, Manager.
Mrs. Ichinose, I'm still out.
Sure. Take your time.
Was there an urgent message for me?
No.
What about Godai?
Godai?
It seems he's stepped out. You need him?
No. Bye.
What was that all about?
Where are you at a time like this?
Maybe he's out looking for me.
But where?
Can't you think of somewhere?
Sir! Don't smoke here, please.
Sorry.
I know!
Somewhere that reeks!
"Reeks"?
Yes. Like a place with a nice night view.
A classy bar in the sky.
A park with a harbor view.
Right. Those places sure reek.
Let's go.
Hurry! Hurry!
What a nice breeze.
Are you warm enough?
Yes, but do you feel less tipsy now?
Are you trying to think of a way to turn me down
without hurting me?
No matter how you do it, it'll be cruel.
Cruel.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I know apologizing isn't going to fix anything,
but I'm so indecisive, and.
I'm sorry it's gotten to this point.
But I...
I-
Please don't cry.
If only I can embrace your heart like this.
I'm sorry.
I'll cancel tonight.
I'm sorry I can't drive you home.
It huts me too much to look at you.
I wonder where the manager could be?
It's almost dawn. I'm exhausted.
Why don't we head back?
I'll keep looking Just a little longer.
Why do you want to find her so badly?
Maybe you'll get mad at me for saying this.
but I want to marry Kyoko.
Hello? Mr. Chigusa?
If only I can embrace your heart like this...
I wonder where Godai is?
Calm down, Mr. Chigusa.
Shut up! She stayed out all night with a man!
I'm going to slap her face!
No violence!
Besides, Manager is not that kind of a woman.
You can't tell me that a grown man and a woman
stayed out all night and nothing happened!
And the guy she was out with is that Mitaka!
I just know something happened!!
I...
I trust the manager!
Godai?
Dad? Why are you here?
Why?!
Mr. Chigusa, please calm down and have a talk.
Did you hear what she said?
We were looking for her all night!!
Listen, Kyoko.
I'm sorry to have worried you.
well...
Nothing...
happened, right?
What do you mean?
You know, well...
Anyway, I trust you. See you.
I better go home and get some shut-eye!
Were you with my father all night?
Y-Yes. He's an interesting man.
I'm sorry.
N-No problem.
Um... About what time did you get home?
It must have been around 2:00 a.m.
It was later than I expected.
I see.
I know you were worried.
I just thought something happened,
since you were so late.
A-And by "something," I don't mean, you know.
A-Anyway, it doesn't Concern me.
I'm going to sleep a little.
Wait.
I'm glad you're home safe.
G-Godai?
You're obviously very concerned.
She was out with Mitaka
and came home at a questionable time.
2:00 a.m...
What?!
Taro?
Chief!
It's warm today.
I'm sure your mama will be here today.
I had a dream last night that she'd be back.
Then I know it'll come true.
Does Kasumi realize what it takes to be a mother?
Her kids are trusting her to come back.
It's rather quiet today.
They're all still sleeping.
They were partying at Yotsuya's place last night.
I see.
Chief, cheer up. I know Mama will come back.
I'm sorry. I'm not worried about your mama.
I envy your mama, Taro. You trust her.
I trusted you, too, Manager.
But now you don't?
That's not what I said.
I know you think something happened.
Like what?
I went to a hotel with Mitaka last night.
had some wine at the lounge, saw the ocean,
and that was it.
Nothing like what you're imagining happened.
I'm telling you the truth.
So, um..
I'm sorry. That wasn't a nice way to say it.
It's okay. I believed in you from the beginning.
"Believe, and thou shalt be saved," right?
Liar. You had no faith in me.
Chief.
Mama's late.
Y-You're right
What'll we do in case she doesn't show?
In case? I'm sure she'll come back.
But.
Taro!
That's right. Kasumi has a pager.
The party you have just dialed is being paged.
Please hang up and wait for your call.
Taro.
Don't cry, Taro.
If she doesn't come, I'll take care of you.
Don't worry. Your mother will be back.
K-Kasumi?!
Taro, what's the matter?
Mama!
Boys don't cry.
Since when were you upstairs?
Since last night.
I didn't want to wake the kids, so I was partying next door,
and then I fell asleep.
Dear me!
You must be the manager!
Thank you for taking care of my kids.
Y-You're welcome. Nice to meet you.
Isn't it great, Taro?
You too, Hanako.
Were you worried, Taro?
Of course he would be. She was late.
But you trust your mama, right, Taro?
Manager, things like this must wear you down.
No problem.
She's the manager, and I'm Just the tenant.
So, uh.
Godai and Coach Mitaka's gonna have a duel?!
That idiot
He's got final exams starting tomorrow.
They've got to declare a clear winner sometime, anyway.
Next: "The Main Event! Godai and Mitaka's Fight-to-End-All-Fights"
I won't let you have Kyoko!