Dear Chief,
Thank you very much for helping out my kids and me.
Their new Papa has three kids of his own,
so our new home is very lively.
Taro and Hanako are doing well.
You take care, too, Chief.
Please give my best regards to everyone at Maison Ikkoku.
-From Kasumi
That's great!
Yes.
This calls for a celebration in our usual way?
We're so predictable.
Cheers!
Everyone! Please stop disturbing Godai!
From doing what?
He starts his final exams for graduation the day after tomorrow.
Graduation finals?
Did you know that?
How would I? It's not like he's been studying at all
Are you all blind?!
This is a crucial time that'll determine
whether or not he'll graduate.
Crucial time?
Not everyone faces a "crucial time" every year
like this one does.
What kind of "crucial time" will he face next year?
Why, you!
Let's celebrate!
Mrs. Ichinose!
Cut it out!
Hey, Yusaku! I'm home!
Nothing like a cold beer after a hot bath!
C'mon, everyone! Let's party it up!
Yeah!
This looks like the most auspicious day.
That would be great.
I'm so sorry that Shun is so busy, he's asked me to take care
of all the engagement ceremony arrangements.
So I'll contact Shun and give him the details.
Great
Thank you for taking care of everything.
No problem. This is like a hobby of mine.
Shun's going to be SO surprised
when he finds out that all these decisions have been made.
We've got a lot to do now.
Yes.
I'm so happy that I'm finally going to be Mitaka's fiancée.
All there is left to do now is to convince Shun.
Kyoko hasn't been coming lately.
Have you heard?
I heard that Kyoko's and Mitaka's parents.
They met?
It's as though they're getting married!
Do you think they're tying the knot?
But.
What's the prospect with Asuna?
I wonder if Asuna knows about this.
Of course not!
If she did, all hell would be breaking loose!
One, two! One, two! One, two! One, two!
I'm sorry, Asuna. I'm not ready to give up Ms. Otonashi.
Sorry, Coach!
You heard the rumor?
First of all, please brace yourself.
I should have told you myself.
But I couldn't bring myself to tell you.
That rumor is true.
I met Ms. Otonashi's parents without telling you.
I see.
And uh.
I realize you and I...
I won't let it bother me. After all, it's all in the past.
No! We can't let it go at that
It's okay.
After all, the formal engagement ceremony date...
has already been set
Excuse me.
Mitaka?
Could it be... That he hadn't heard about the engagement ceremony?
Bye!
I thought you were going to take some days off from work.
Yes, but I have a class, and I better at least attend.
I see. Good luck.
Thanks!
I'll make dinner for you tonight.
R-Really?!
Yes. For you and Your grandma.
That's the least I can do to help.
Thank you very much.
I thought I'd find out from Ms. Otonashi, but I can't!
I'll be back by evening.
Have a good day!
I think we've met once before...?
Perhaps.
I see. So you met Mitaka with hope of marriage.
And what brought you to Maison Ikkoku?
I don't understand.
What is going on between Ms. Otonashi and Mitaka?
What do you mean?
After their parents met, has there been further progress?
N-No way!
But.
Are you not capable of differentiating
between what you can and cannot do?!
I apologize for going ahead without telling you.
Please call off the engagement ceremony right now!
That's impossible.
Everyone's so happy.
I can't just cancel simply because YOU don't feel like it.
It's MY life!
It's no use talking to you. Good-bye.
Where are you going?
Where else? To the Kujo residence.
Is this the Kujo residence? This is Mitaka.
Just wanted to let you know that Shun is on his way there,
and he may start talking nonsense.
But please pay no attention.
What? Mr. and Mrs. Kujo are attending
a relative's memorial service and won't be home for three days?
I see! Well, good day, then.
Lucky!
I'm afraid his relationship with Ms. Otonashi
is moving toward marriage.
But you're supposed to marry him soon, aren't you?
Yes, but.
Don't worry. Mitaka's not such an irresponsible man.
Once he makes up his mind, he never backs down.
Is that right..?
But if what she's saying is true,
how indecisive of him!
That means he hasn't given up on Manager!
Mitaka!
What're you doing here?
I-I need to talk to you.
Sorry. Maybe another time.
Hold it!
I don't want to talk to anyone right now!
Asuna was crying.
Are you a cohort, too?
I don't know what you're talking about,
but for someone who's slated to be engaged to her.
It's none of your business.
It is! Stop confusing the manager!
I've been a good talker since I was a little boy.
I've never lost a verbal quarrel.
It won't be fair for a verbal cripple like you.
What say we go to a nearby park
and settle this once and for all?
Sure. This is a crucial time for both of us.
Yusaku sure is late for someone who starts finals tomorrow.
He told me he'd be home by evening.
Let's eat. There's no point in waiting
and letting your meal get cold.
Yes.
Kyoko, I'm sorry I'm not home for dinner, after all.
I'll try to end this quickly and be there as soon as I can.
I thought your hands were only quick for women.
And you can't even get a dead leaf.
I see victory will be mine.
I won't let you concede, though.
You can't crush me like a dead leaf.
I won't hold back.
Kyoko, my final exams for graduation start tomorrow...
I'm such an idiot.
But I can't turn back now.
Do you really want to fight here?
Shall we keep walking?
Everywhere we go..
Hey!
What are you up to?
What are you doing here?
What are your names?
Your addresses?
Hey!
Do we look like Peeping Toms or thieves?
We're just looking for a good place to fight!
What?!
Stupid! What're you saying?!
Let's go!
Hey! Hold it!
How long is he going to follow us?
What a pest.
What say we have a drink and toast to our friendship!
Good idea!
Cheers!
Don't you fight.
We won't!
You two better get along!
He's so lax.
He told me he desperately needed to study.
What is he doing?
Thank you!
It's that guy's! What'll I do?
Did those two behave?
Officer!
We've had a lot of interruptions.
Let's wrap it up quickly.
Don't worry. It'll just take one blow.
Sorry, but I won't go down so easily.
Come on!
Hey, you two!
See you!
Hey!
Hold it!
I said, hold it!
Wait!
What does he want?
This is starting to feel silly.
I'll pay for it.
I never said it's my treat.
Hey!
What's wrong with you, Officer?!
We're just enjoying some drinks together.
Then why did you run?
You forgot your bag.
Isn't this yours?
Y-Yes. Thank you.
I do all this for you,
and who's gonna pay for this broken bike?
You're such an airhead.
Are you sure you're going to graduate?
Leave me alone!
Here.
You think this is going to get you an upper hand?
Of course not
Why am I sitting around drinking with you?
I've got final exams starting tomorrow, you know.
For graduation?!
I hadn't been keeping up in some classes,
so it's going to be tough.
What are you doing here?!
Are you drunk, Mitaka?
You're the drunken one!
Who in his right mind would be doing this
the day before his finals?!
You're the one who wanted to fight!
You think you can be doing this and still graduate?
Yes.
No, you won't.
I definitely will!
How could you?
Because I love Kyoko!
I have to graduate for Kyoko!
You stupid fool!
Never mind. Go home already.
I don't want you to blame me when you fail to graduate.
I WILL graduate!
Damn! What a waste of my time!
It's pathetic to have to compete
with an idiot like that.
Why does Ms. Otonashi care about that idiot?
Asuna...
What brought you here?
Are you all right?
M-Manager..?
Have you been drinking?
Yes, a little.
What? Asuna went home in the morning?
I heard she stayed over at Coach Mitaka's condo.
I'm envious!
Next: "It Happened One Shocking Night! Asuna's Salad Anniversary"
Who knows what a good girl like that is capable of,
when she's prepared for war!